AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed Watch: Kevin Warsh chairs his first FOMC meeting as inflation sits at a three-year high, with markets expecting rates to stay put but guidance debate looming. Macro Snapshot: U.S. consumer prices rose 4.2% y/y in May, keeping pressure on rate cuts. Oil & Geopolitics: Brent and WTI slid to multi-month lows on reports of an imminent U.S.-Iran memorandum, easing Hormuz risk—though the aviation and energy bill remains the key transmission channel. Aviation: IATA sees 2026 passenger demand growth slowing to 2.1% as Middle East tensions and higher fuel costs weigh on airlines. Semiconductors: Omdia says 1Q 2026 revenue jumped 27% to $319bn, with memory surging on AI-driven demand. Precious Metals: Gold’s 2026 outlook is split between $5,200–$6,000 bull cases and margin stress from rising AISC; silver’s story is shifting toward industrial “supply ceiling” demand from AI and solar. Crypto: Standard Chartered flags a possible bitcoin cycle low at $59k, while prediction markets lean bearish toward $50k before $100k. Housing: Pending sales and mortgage-rate sensitivity suggest demand is holding up as affordability improves, but rate volatility still caps momentum. Mining M&A: 2026 is shaping up as a mid-tier consolidation year as majors chase de-risked copper and other critical minerals.
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