AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInflation and Energy: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said energy prices should fall after the Iran conflict, but offered no timeline. September inflation reached 3.7%, while average U.S. gasoline prices hit about $4.30 a gallon, up from $2.98 before the war. Power for AI: The Energy Department is lending up to $4.4 billion to restart three shuttered nuclear plants, adding 2.25 gigawatts of electricity as data centers and other businesses drive demand. Big Tech contracts are helping make the plants viable again. Federal Finances: The fiscal 2026 budget deficit neared $2 trillion, adding pressure as inflation and borrowing costs remain high. Social Security’s 3.6% benefit increase for 2027 will help recipients keep pace with prices, but could worsen the program’s long-term solvency strain.
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