AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMideast Energy & Trade: Iran says Strait of Hormuz access will be restricted for “hostile” vessels as oil loading at Iran’s key port Kharg Island reportedly goes quiet, keeping U.S. gas-price and inflation worries in focus. Immigration & National Security: Democrats launch a probe into whether the Trump administration is coordinating to deport active-duty troops’ spouses and parents, after reports of dozens detained. Data Centers & Power Buildout: HD Hyundai Heavy lands a $693M U.S. deal to supply 1,000 MW of power generation for Big Tech data centers, underscoring the race to feed AI demand. Cybercrime & Logistics: Verisk CargoNet estimates cargo theft losses more than doubled to $304.6M as organized groups use cyber-enabled schemes like business email compromise. Battery Supply Chain: Sylvatex and OneJoon partner to scale domestic, precursor-free cathode materials for LFP production in the U.S. Retail Earnings Watch: Warby Parker’s Q2 shows profit strength but cautious traffic commentary as revenue slightly misses guidance. Local Tech & Privacy: Pekin, Illinois weighs renewing automated license plate camera contracts without competitive bidding amid privacy backlash. Politics & Policy: Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche is confirmed as attorney general, tightening DOJ leadership.
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