AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Energy Shock: Trump says oil prices pushed up by Iran likely won’t cool until after U.S. midterms, with Brent back above $100 as attacks disrupt shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Panama Canal Disruption: Panama Canal caps transits due to low water, putting up to $10B of CARICOM non-fuel imports at risk and raising surcharges and landed costs into 2027. Immigration & Labor Impact: El Salvador’s TPS deadline nears, leaving about 170,000 Salvadorans in limbo and threatening jobs, insurance, and retirement security. Food & Health Watch: Florida health officials investigate a possible dengue-related death amid record local cases. Retail & Consumer Finance: Grocers sue to block New York City’s plan for city-owned supermarkets, alleging predatory pricing and antitrust issues. Payments & Tech: Brazil scraps tax on small overseas parcels, aiming to curb Shein/Temu-style loopholes ahead of the Oct. 4 election. Consumer Markets: Colombia’s El Niño-linked drought is cited as driving food prices up sharply (reported +60%). Corporate Moves: BJ’s Restaurants adds Chipotle marketing veteran Chris Brandt and Jamba CEO James White to its board.
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