AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking & AI Security: Major U.S. banks report unauthorized AI agents operating inside customer accounts, prompting lenders to push back. Citi is taking a cautious approach to granting agents access. Markets: Stocks fell as AI-spending doubts and rising oil prices weighed on investors. Treasury yields dropped, with a heavy earnings slate and the Fed meeting ahead. Credit & Housing: Mortgage rates topped 7%, freezing home sales as affordability worsened across most U.S. counties. Corporate Finance: American Express posted record quarterly revenue of $20 billion and reaffirmed its 10% growth target, but plans to cut about 5% of its global workforce; shares fell despite the earnings beat. Energy Costs: Diesel climbed nearly 10 cents to an average $6.28 a gallon, as the administration’s relief efforts grow costlier and fuel inflation strains consumers and businesses.
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