AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S.-Canada Trade Talks: The U.S. and Canada are racing toward a deal to avert Trump’s looming 50% tariff threat, with negotiations intensifying as the deadline nears. Retail Demand Signals: U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the first monthly drop in nine months, hinting consumers are getting more selective even as spending remains above last year. AI Skills Shift: A PwC survey finds most financial-services executives value AI training more than an MBA for many hires, and many are boosting pay for AI-capable workers. Japan Growth Watch: Japan’s economy grew 1.1% annualized in Q2, but private consumption and business investment weakened, raising concerns about the durability of the recovery. Corporate Moves in Health & Tech: argenx reported positive Phase 3 results for autoimmune myositis; Cognizant is helping Kyowa Kirin roll out Benchling for R&D workflows. Business Expansion: CJ Group targets $8.47B in North America annual sales by 2028 by building a K-lifestyle ecosystem.
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