AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail Watch: U.S. shoppers are still spending, but retailers say the Iran-war fuel shock is nudging people to rethink purchases—filling up less, shifting to warehouse gas stops like Costco, and cutting back on clothing and big-ticket items, with economists warning a broader pullback may hit once tax refunds fade. Food Safety Recall: Target is recalling select Up&Up baby wipes after FDA-linked testing found harmful bacteria (Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli), with officials warning of infection risk for infants and immunosuppressed shoppers. Livestock Health: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, prompting expanded state disaster response and increased surveillance to protect cattle. Policy & Food Aid: A federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plan to tie federal nutrition funding to policy compliance, blocking enforcement while states challenge the move. World Cup Economy: LA-area hotel and restaurant spending forecasts are wobbling as FIFA cancels rooms and travel demand cools amid geopolitical and fuel-cost pressures. Industry/Health: Eli Lilly reported menopause-stage weight-loss results for Foundayo (orforglipron) in women across trials, adding to the obesity-drug conversation.
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