AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTreasury Liquidity & Rates: US Treasury said it will at least double buybacks of long-dated bonds, easing long-end yields and lifting global risk sentiment, while Fed minutes showed policymakers still uneasy about inflation pace. AI & Tech M&A Buzz: SpaceX reportedly approached Cognition AI about a potential acquisition, adding fuel to the AI buildout race. Healthcare Growth: Moderna surged after melanoma trial results with Merck’s Keytruda, while Sunshine Biopharma won Canadian approval for generic enalapril, expanding in a $25.94B anti-hypertensive market. Food & Supply Chains: US cyclospora cases appear to be trending down after a lettuce-linked outbreak, and Ireland’s beef trade stays finely balanced as factories prepare for higher kill. Consumer & Retail: Walmart’s sales outlook faces pressure after thousands of price cuts, and Target lifted its FY26 outlook on tariff benefits. Markets & Infrastructure: ENR’s Top 250 contractors highlighted revenue growth but warned profitability is under pressure as specialized labor access becomes the bottleneck. Regional Signals: UK building materials sales rose in the North West, and Singapore’s market slid for a second day. Crypto & Liquidity: Bitwise crypto ETFs topped $300M in a session, reflecting strong trading activity amid broader market rallies.
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