AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets & Rates: U.S. stocks closed higher Friday as investors leaned into tech and AI despite Treasury yields staying above 5%—the 10-year ended near 5.17%, with gold around $4,322 and oil near $92.8. Debt & Affordability: A fresh look at the U.S. debt surge past $40T argues the real hit is higher borrowing costs that feed into everyday affordability pressures. Housing: New home sales jumped to an eight-month high in August, helped by price cuts and incentives, even as mortgage rates climbed toward 6.95%. K-12 Funding Gap: National Life Group says 3,544 educators averaged $626 out of pocket for classroom supplies, underscoring teacher funding strain. Prediction Markets Clash: A federal appeals court ruled Ohio can enforce gambling laws against Kalshi, deepening the fight over who regulates prediction markets. Energy Costs: Natural gas prices eased even with record summer heat, while fuel-price pressure continues to squeeze households abroad. Credit & Courts: A federal judge ordered Addiction Recovery Care to pay creditors about $18.4M, ending part of a creditor fight tied to prior Medicaid fraud settlement terms. Crypto & Policy: XRP ETF inflows surged, and the SEC’s crypto agenda faces uncertainty as Hester Peirce prepares to depart.
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