AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Outlook: The IMF puts 2026 growth at 3.1% but warns that an AI investment pullback, rising debt and the Middle East conflict could derail momentum. Inflation & Rates: U.S. inflation hit 3.7% in September, above forecasts, while producer prices surged 6.3%. Strong retail sales are adding to rate-hike concerns, and crypto funds saw $434 million in weekly outflows. Energy: Brent crude is near $109 a barrel. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered, but low inventories and tight diesel supplies are keeping pressure on fuel costs. Holiday Spending: U.S. holiday sales are forecast to top $1 trillion, up 4.2% year over year—but the estimate isn’t adjusted for inflation, which is squeezing household budgets. Farm Markets: USDA’s larger-than-expected U.S. corn and soybean crop forecasts point to ample supplies, sending corn futures lower.
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