AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Reliability Watch: A warning from PJM’s grid operator says emergency peak power margins could fall fast, raising blackout risk by June 2027 as demand from data centers and electrification strains aging infrastructure. Oil & Inflation: A Fed study finds modern oil shocks hit inflation less than in the 1970s and that employment effects have largely faded, even as Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps oil risk elevated. Trade & Tariffs Refunds: A federal hearing will shape how importers get billions in tariff refunds after a judge ordered a broader system, with the government arguing only certain companies qualify. Immigration/Tech Hiring: A judge struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax, setting up appeals and a major test for employer hiring costs. Crypto & Payments: CoinZoom says it’s the first U.S.-regulated exchange to support USDT across Ethereum, Tron, and BNB Smart Chain with free cross-chain moves. Workforce Tech: UKG says New York Sports Club is using real-time workforce insights across 30+ locations to streamline scheduling, payroll, and frontline support. Agriculture Policy: USDA expands farm payment eligibility and limitation rules, giving more flexibility for how producers structure entities. Business Capital Markets: SpaceX’s IPO valuation debate heats up as investors question whether the “Elon premium” matches fundamentals.
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