AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMLB Trade Deadline Watch: ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Buster Olney flag a late-summer logjam, with only a short list of “declared unloaders” so far and a likely scramble in the final days before Aug. 3. Rates & Inflation: The ECB looks set for a hawkish pause after a June hike, but energy-driven inflation risk keeps another move on the table in September. Big Tech Earnings/AI Capex: Alphabet lifted 2026 cloud capex guidance to $195–$205B after a surge in Google Cloud revenue, while markets stay jumpy ahead of Tesla and other Magnificent Seven reports. Housing Forecasts (Canada): CMHC expects weaker housing demand, lower starts, and declining prices through 2026, with rental easing adding pressure. Energy & Markets: Oil jumps on renewed Middle East tensions, pushing risk sentiment and bond yields; Southwest warns fuel volatility is hitting profit outlooks. Grains: Wheat, corn, and oilseeds rise on dry-weather and war-related supply concerns, with yield worries spreading across Europe and the US. Corporate/Finance: IBM shares rebound after earnings but guidance growth stays modest; Transnet outlines a multi-year turnaround spend; CMHC and Fitch both reinforce the macro squeeze from debt and housing cooling. Shipping/Trade: HMM’s profit outlook improves on higher container freight rates despite higher fuel costs. Crypto: XRP rallies on ETF inflows and a surge in agentic payment activity.
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