AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInflation Watch: U.S. CPI jumped to 4.2% in May, the highest since April 2023, driven mainly by energy costs as Middle East tensions keep oil and gasoline prices elevated. Rates & Markets: Gold slid after hotter-than-expected jobs data boosted expectations for higher-for-longer Fed policy, while Wall Street looks ahead to the next Fed meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Crypto & Policy: The IMF warned Nigeria that rising use of U.S.-dollar stablecoins could undermine monetary sovereignty, as the country grapples with multiple exchange-rate practices. Banking & Consumer Protection: DOJ and DHS seized domains used to publish non-consensual deepfake nude forgeries under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Health Coverage: CMS issued final Medicaid work-requirement rules, pushing states to rebuild systems and enforce participation checks for millions of enrollees. Energy & Supply Chains: A new study says U.S. water limits could cap lithium mining plans, raising pressure for smarter water planning as EV demand grows. Defense & Trade: The U.S. House passed the DOMINANCE Act targeting China’s rare-earth processing chokehold, aiming to diversify allied supply.
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