AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInflation and Rates: Hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation pushed Treasury yields higher and weighed on stocks, renewing bets that the Federal Reserve may keep rates elevated or raise them. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said price pressures are broadening. Household Debt: U.S. credit card balances hit a record $1.29 trillion in the third quarter, while a separate analysis found 24% of Americans with credit records are behind on payments. Holiday borrowing could add to the strain. Banking and AI: Marsh is lobbying regulators to ease capital rules for insured AI-related loans as lenders seek ways to manage growing exposure to data-center financing. Digital Assets: Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a fourth straight day of withdrawals, taking 2026 net outflows above $1.1 billion.
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