AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail & Consumer Spending: UK retail sales slid 0.5% in July as clothing and household goods fell after promotions were pulled forward into June, while hot weather and the World Cup still boosted food and alcohol. Consumer Confidence: GfK put UK consumer confidence at a two-year high, and Türkiye’s consumer confidence index rose to 90.8 in August. Household Budgets & Banking: Australia’s customer-owned banks say home-loan rates can be up to 1.05% below big banks; Origin Energy disclosed a July breach that exposed some customers’ full bank account numbers and IDs. Product Safety & Consumer Testing: Consumer Reports flagged issues with a nursing pillow’s packaging/label readability and said it doesn’t recommend e-scooters after injuries. Retail Promotions & Fuel: Tesco gave shoppers vouchers for 5p off per litre, but warned they expire Aug. 23. Tech & Product Leaks: Apple’s macOS 26.7 reportedly leaked references to an iPhone 18 lineup (including a foldable model) and new AirPods; Samsung’s consumer vs chip labor divide is widening. Corporate/Service Disruptions: IndiGo’s booking site hit intermittent problems again, leaving customers unable to book flights.
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