AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFed Watch: Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned rates may need to rise again if inflation stays sticky, saying waiting for “embedded” proof could cost more. Gold & Jobs: Gold hovered near $4,500 as U.S. JOLTS showed job openings jumped to 7.62M, keeping the Fed’s pressure point on inflation. Housing Finance Meets Intel: President Trump named Bill Pulte—head of the FHFA and tied to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac—as acting director of national intelligence, drawing immediate questions about qualifications and politicization. Energy Policy Fight: New York AG Letitia James sued to block a Trump administration deal that would pay TotalEnergies to abandon offshore wind leases and shift money into fossil projects. Banking Consolidation: Fifth Third plans to close 75 overlapping branches in Michigan as it absorbs Comerica, with customer transfers expected in September. Crypto in the Mainstream: Charles Schwab is targeting a mid-2027 launch of regulated crypto spot trading and custody for financial advisors. Markets & Retail Flows: Retail investors drove record buying into a software ETF, signaling AI-driven momentum spreading beyond semis. Corporate Deals: People Inc. made an $18B offer for MGM Resorts, adding fuel to a fast-moving casino M&A cycle.
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