AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing: Existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September from August but fell 2.2% year over year. The median price hit a September record of $417,500 as higher mortgage rates keep buyers cautious. AI and growth: The IMF lifted its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, crediting AI investment with cushioning economic shocks, but warned resilience is wearing thin as energy risks mount. Energy costs: President Trump’s deal to import Russian diesel marks a sharp policy reversal, but analysts doubt it will bring meaningful relief at U.S. gas pumps. Global business: Visa won approval to prepare a domestic bank-card clearing operation in China, but must meet technical and compliance requirements before applying for a full license—and faces entrenched rivals. Storm losses: Hurricane Isaias caused an estimated $16 billion to $20 billion in damage and economic losses across the eastern U.S., disrupting power, transport and energy production.
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