AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoG20 Diplomacy: European finance leaders in Asheville warned that Russia can’t be “normalized” while the Ukraine war continues, pushing for tighter sanctions and a united message as Russia’s finance chief attended. Markets & Energy: Renewed Middle East fighting sent oil above $90 and drove bond yields higher, with investors bracing for inflation pressure and possible Fed rate hikes. U.S.-Iran Tensions: The U.S. and Iran traded strikes again, while Iran condemned EU support for U.S. economic pressure. Elections & Voting Access: In North Carolina, Columbus County voters urged keeping all five early voting sites open; in Texas, officials say 1.2M people are on a suspense list and must take extra steps to vote. Immigration Detention: A new tally says at least six people died in ICE custody in California during Trump’s second term, the most in nearly two decades. Policy & Courts: The Supreme Court let Trump’s White House ballroom construction continue as lawsuits play out. Trade & Tariffs: Brazil again challenged U.S. tariffs as unjustified while negotiations continue. Tech & Power: Colorado says its EV fast-charging network is nearly built out, but availability and speed still lag gas.
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