AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Debt & Rates: Total U.S. debt topped $40T as Wall Street economists warn the bond market—not Washington—may be the “fiscal disciplinarian,” with long-term yields staying higher for longer. Tariffs & Consumer Costs: The average tariff burden rose to 13% in 2025, and when refunds were later estimated at up to $168B, Costco became a key test case—its plan appears to favor lowering prices over direct checks. Gold as a Policy Tool: State Street’s Aakash Doshi says gold’s “debasement trade” is back, with $5,000 and ultimately $10,000/oz framed as a timing question amid sovereign-debt stress. Election Rules & Voting Access: A Supreme Court mail-voting procedural ruling adds uncertainty for midterms, while a separate lawsuit challenges USPS authority over vote-by-mail rules. Trade War Shockwaves (Canada): Canadian counter-tariffs are set to hit a wide range of goods, with food and manufacturing bracing for higher costs and more volatility. Corporate/Legal: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B in a landmark child-safety settlement, the biggest tech payout in a single case. Energy/Industry: Missouri’s low power costs are defended as a model against short-term grid-banning ideas as lawmakers debate affordability.
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