AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInflation and Spending: U.S. producer prices posted their biggest gain in 4½ years in September, while higher gasoline costs lifted retail sales. Inflation is outpacing wage growth, squeezing household budgets even as consumers keep spending. Holiday Shopping: The National Retail Federation forecasts $1.01 trillion in U.S. holiday sales, up 4.2% from last year; it expects higher prices to account for about half the increase. Tariff Costs: A New York Fed study estimates tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation for non-oil consumer goods through February, raising costs for some U.S.-made products as well as imports. Household Bills: Michigan regulators approved a nearly $140 million Consumers Energy gas-rate increase—42% below the utility’s request—to fund system upgrades. Online Deals: AliExpress has launched a free, invitation-only loyalty program in Spain with exclusive discounts and dedicated customer service for qualifying high-spending shoppers. New OTC Product: Beekeeper’s Naturals is entering the cough-remedy aisle with menthol lozenges, its first product carrying an FDA Drug Facts panel.
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