AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFed Watch: Fed Gov. Christopher Waller said the “safety premium” for Treasuries is largely gone, pushing the neutral rate higher—while markets pared rate-hike bets after his comments. Markets: Wall Street rallied as investors looked for signs inflation is cooling, with Treasury yields easing after recent spikes. AI & Policy: OpenAI tightened security around its Astra model, adding safeguards after judging it a cybersecurity risk; meanwhile the administration weighed in on “fair use” for AI training. Banking & Fintech: Raiz Federal Credit Union rolled out Alkami’s digital onboarding and banking tools, cutting account-opening time and flagging fraud. Crypto & Payments: Circle shares jumped on Bitcoin strength tied to USDC liquidity demand, and Circle is gearing up for its Sept. 16 Arc mainnet launch. Wealth/Household Finance: A survey found single Americans who prioritize income expect partners earning about $139,000 on average. Energy & Water: A House hearing highlighted how data-center growth could strain local water systems and raise costs for ratepayers. Corporate Finance: Vanguard is closing the gap with BlackRock in U.S. ETF assets, with the industry still highly concentrated.
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