AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Housing Finance: A TD Bank survey finds 74% of Americans would consider Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage, even as experts warn total interest costs could soar. Fed & Markets: Strong May jobs data (172,000 added; unemployment 4.3%) is pushing rate-hike odds and rattling stocks, with gold and crypto also sliding. Banking & Regulation: The SEC is pursuing investor-protection fights, including a Supreme Court ruling that lets it seek disgorgement without proving investors lost money, while Treasury warns banks about “red flags” tied to illegal customer activity. Crypto & Policy: Reports say the Trump administration is discussing taking equity stakes in AI firms to seed “universal basic capital” for Americans, and crypto politics keeps heating up with fresh criticism of crypto-focused lawmakers. Corporate/Jobs: Whirlpool plans another 288 layoffs in Iowa, bringing cuts to 879 since last summer. Global Trade/Auto: Despite tariffs and political pushback, Chinese EVs may still reach U.S. roads via Canada, Mexico, and partnerships with Detroit. Healthcare Costs: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina posted a $497M loss, signaling potential premium pressure for 4.3M members.
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