AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEconomy Watch: The U.S. added just 57,000 jobs in June and hiring stayed cautious, while unemployment slipped to 4.2%, keeping pressure on consumers and the Fed. Markets & Energy: Oil prices inched up over the holiday weekend as traders weighed cautious optimism around U.S.-Iran peace efforts, with markets still sensitive to Strait of Hormuz supply risks. Crypto & Regulation: Crypto’s institutional pull is being tested after a $2T sell-off, while the U.S. also flagged potential price-fixing in oil markets and urged states to help enforce antitrust and consumer protection laws. Business & Tech: VC3 named Tom McAndrew CEO to expand managed IT and cybersecurity services for regulated organizations, and Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang’s auctioned jacket is set to benefit an innovation nonprofit. Policy & Trade: The U.S. told Canada talks on CUSMA renewal have made “no significant progress” after 14 months, even as negotiations continue. Corporate Moves: SHARP launched a health-focused smartwatch powered by HEALBE tech, aiming to make calorie and hydration insights more automatic.
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