AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTreasury & Markets: U.S. 10-year yields surged above 5.1% (highest since 2007), pressuring gold and crypto as investors price more Fed tightening into 2027. Crypto & Commodities: Bitcoin slid back toward the low-$80,000s while gold dipped as “higher-for-longer” rates raised the opportunity cost of non-yielding assets. Energy Finance: The U.S. Exim Bank proposed up to $5.277B to help fund Argentina’s LNG megaproject, aiming to expand gas exports from Vaca Muerta. Immigration & Labor Costs: A new Trump order directs agencies to scrutinize H-1B sponsors for recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated U.S. workers. Public Finance Rules: GASB issued new subsidy reporting Q&As to help state and local governments apply GAAP updates. Consumer & Housing: New data show Americans are moving less than ever, with housing costs and high rates keeping mobility entrenched. Food & Risk: FDA recall coverage topped 500+ in 2026, keeping food-safety costs and uncertainty front and center for shoppers. Workforce Aid: FAFSA for 2027/28 opened, with a Feb. 1 deadline for most federal aid.
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