AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Debt Watch: The federal balance sheet hit a new “ugly milestone” as national debt topped $40T, with interest costs now crowding out major priorities and pushing up borrowing costs across mortgages, car loans, and credit cards. Energy & Inflation: U.S. gas prices are set to break an all-time record as the Iran war hits the six-month mark and Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep crude and shipping pressure elevated. Sanctions & Banking: Treasury moved to cut Banque Misr UAE off from U.S. correspondent banking, alleging it processed about $1.8B tied to Iranian shadow networks under “Operation Economic Outcast.” Fed Policy Signals: Fed chair Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to argue against excessive forward guidance, warning markets not to treat the Fed like a trade signal. Markets & Crypto Flows: CoinShares reported $1.65B in crypto inflows early this week, with Bitcoin leading and miners’ AI-related revenue share seen rising sharply. Local Finance/Regulation: FDIC gave conditional approval to VALT Bank, a fully digital lender led by former U.S. Bank executives, clearing another step toward deposit insurance.
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