AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Earnings Surge: Wall Street lifted its 2026 S&P 500 earnings outlook to +32% as 86% of companies beat estimates, with AI-linked profit growth spreading across tech, cloud, and ad spending. Fed Rate Bets: A hotter CPI print and higher oil kept the dollar supported and pushed Fed hike odds to around 88%, while Citi still expects a “dovish hike” next week. Oil & Inflation Pressure: Saudi output fell to the lowest since 1990 as Red Sea and Iran-war disruptions tightened supply; diesel hit record highs in the US, feeding broader inflation worries. Currency Map: The euro and yen gained ground on the dollar as ECB and BOJ policy paths diverge, though sterling faces budget uncertainty. China EV Push: China set a 2030 target for new energy vehicles to reach 70% of passenger sales, reshaping oil demand and auto competition. AI Chip Demand: Amazon expanded Nvidia GPU orders to over 3 million chips, underscoring how compute demand is outpacing forecasts. Housing Headwinds: Mortgage rates above 7% and falling prices are pressuring buyers, even as some markets show price resilience.
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