AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets: Wall Street ended mixed as Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $104.28 a barrel and technology shares slid. The 10-year Treasury yield swung between 5.23% and 5.35%, while a strong 30-year bond auction helped ease pressure. Farm Credit: U.S. farm debt has topped a record $605 billion, but growing use of supplier and other nontraditional loans may leave USDA estimates short. The agency is studying how to better track the borrowing as tight margins and rising costs squeeze growers. Stablecoin Oversight: Senator Richard Blumenthal is seeking details on Cantor Fitzgerald’s ties to Tether, including its oversight of the stablecoin issuer and reported financial gains for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Crypto Markets: Bitcoin recovered above $82,000, though $244 million reportedly flowed out of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on October 8. Holiday Spending: Retail sales are forecast to rise 4.3%–4.9% this season, with 88% of U.S. adults planning holiday purchases; shoppers are still prioritizing value and some expect to borrow to cover spending.
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