AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoAI Chips & Supply Chains: Nvidia struck fresh deals in South Korea with SK Hynix, Naver and others to secure memory for its AI push, underscoring how the U.S. AI boom keeps tightening global chip supply. Inflation Watch: A New York Fed survey found Americans’ inflation expectations were mostly steady in May, even as Middle East-linked price pressure and uncertainty rose—setting up a key Fed meeting. Crypto & Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Nobitex crypto exchange, saying it helped the IRGC-Quds Force route transactions around restrictions. Oil & Markets: Oil remains the macro driver as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and renewed Iran-Israel tensions feed volatility, while Bitcoin’s rebound has triggered heavy short-seller losses. Trade Policy for Farmers: USMCA’s upcoming review is framed as a chance to expand market access for U.S. agriculture, but analysts warn it could disrupt an integrated North American pork supply chain. Food Prices Risk: USDA confirmed additional New World screwworm cases in Texas, a threat that could worsen beef costs. Housing Tech: SmartRent launched a “Climate Protection Mode” for thermostats aimed at reducing water- and moisture-related property damage.
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