AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetirement-Fund Fight: California AG Rob Bonta joined 23 states in opposing a Trump Labor Department proposal that could steer more 401(k) money into riskier assets like crypto and private credit, warning it could expose millions to major losses. Inflation Pressure: A key Fed inflation gauge jumped to a three-year high in April, with core PCE rising 3.3% and consumer spending barely growing, keeping rate-cut hopes shaky. Crypto Flows: BlackRock reportedly increased selling of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with about $1.21B in outflows over the past week, signaling renewed institutional caution. Banking & Fraud: A Rochester man was charged after allegedly using a counterfeit U.S. savings bond to open accounts and withdraw cash the same day. Energy & Markets: Exxon and Chevron warned oil prices could spike again as inventories drain, raising the risk of demand destruction. Defense & Minerals: A bill would let companies mine lithium beneath U.S. military depots, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supply for Army needs. Regional Security: Israel captured Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon, marking its deepest incursion in 26 years.
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