AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTruth Social Monetization: Trump Media is reportedly discussing charging Wall Street up to $100,000 a month for milliseconds-faster access to “highest-ranking” Truth Social posts, with a new “Truth API” feed pitched to banks and traders—raising major ethics and market-fairness questions. Regional Banking Outlook: Citi Research says the next two years could favor regional banks as capital ratios support loan growth and buybacks, with a focus on dividend strategies like the KRE ETF. Consumer Finance Basics: A reminder that the 0% federal long-term capital gains bracket exists for many taxpayers near the standard deduction—yet most people miss it. Housing & Rates: U.S. pending home sales fell sharply in June, while mortgage rates remain high, keeping affordability pressure on buyers. Energy & Trade: Mexico lifted pseudorabies restrictions on U.S. pork offal, easing costs for exporters, while Brazil signaled restraint rather than retaliation after new U.S. tariffs. Tech & Regulation: New York moved to pause large hyperscale data center permits amid grid and water concerns, while Zoox issued a software recall for its robotaxis after a smoke-related incident. Public Finance & Oversight: A judge limited Trump’s ability to fire FEMA’s CFO without required steps, reinforcing congressional removal rules.
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