AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrediction Markets Crackdown: New York AG sued Kalshi, calling its prediction-market contracts illegal gambling and seeking shutdowns and restitution, as states and lawmakers intensify scrutiny of how odds are set and who benefits. Fed & Rates Jitters: Fed Chair Warsh left investors guessing on September hikes; Treasury yields jumped to 2007 highs, pressuring tech before Microsoft’s cloud-led surge helped markets rebound. Big Tech Earnings Momentum: Amazon shares jumped after AWS posted fastest growth in years, reinforcing AI spend despite mixed profitability fears; Microsoft also set a record one-day market-cap gain on Azure acceleration. AI/Space Finance Bet: Rocket Lab’s $8B plan to buy Iridium in 2027 sparked a bullish forecast that the combined company could be profitable and free-cash-flow-positive next year. Crypto Volatility Watch: XRP’s August outlook looks range-bound after a flat historical pattern, while broader crypto remains headline-sensitive to market moves. India Auto & Farm Equipment: Mahindra and Kia posted strong July sales growth; Nissan’s TEKTON SUV deliveries began, while tractor makers reported double-digit gains tied to improved rainfall and kharif momentum. Singapore Jobs: Employment rose for the 19th straight quarter, but retrenchments edged higher, keeping firms cautious. Hawaii Tourism Shift: Average visitor stays fell to the shortest since 2019, a warning sign for an industry that needs longer trips, not just higher daily spend.
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