AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoG20 Finance Focus: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opened G20 finance meetings in Asheville, pushing “growth” as the fix for global debt while warning of tougher Iran sanctions, including potential action against another bank. Iran & Energy Shock: Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz risks sent oil above $90, feeding inflation worries and rattling markets. Gold Outlook: Precious-metals analysts say ETF demand is reviving, but a hawkish Fed path could keep gold under pressure near term even as some investors still target $20,000/oz long term. Debt Market Debate: Bessent defended Treasury’s longer-dated debt buybacks after criticism from Stanley Druckenmiller, arguing U.S. bonds have been the best-performing market. Housing Finance: Rep. Darin LaHood advanced a bill to expand first-time homebuyer mortgage revenue bonds by removing them from a private activity bond cap. Insurance Pressure: A new analysis highlights the boom in “excess/surplus” home insurance as traditional carriers retreat from disaster-prone states. Data Center Politics: Trump escalated his defense of data centers, warning local opposition could cost jobs and investment and benefit China. Venezuela Oil Deal: The U.S.-Venezuela pact promises access to massive reserves, but details remain opaque, leaving Venezuelans wary about who benefits.
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