AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBanking & Fraud Prevention: Bank of America is rolling out “scaminars,” in-person fraud education seminars at branches, aiming for about 1,000 sessions in 2026 as scam tactics evolve. Markets & Rates: The Bank of Japan lifted rates to a 31-year high of 1.0%, warning elevated oil prices and a weak yen could push inflation above target. Housing & Safe Havens: Gold is firming as U.S. housing construction weakens, with May housing starts down sharply and investors weighing Fed expectations. Crypto & Investment Rules: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is calling for an overhaul of U.S. accredited investor rules, arguing the system blocks everyday Americans from early-stage investing. Trade & Tariffs: The European Parliament approved an EU-U.S. trade deal cutting tariffs on American industrial goods and lobster, with final member-state approval still needed. Corporate Finance & AI Infrastructure: Applied Digital shares jumped after a 15-year, 210 MW data center lease deal worth $5.2B in base payments with major hyperscaler backing. Consumer Pressure: A new report says a record share of Miami-Dade households are living paycheck to paycheck, highlighting affordability strain.
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