AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Exports: India’s trade chief Piyush Goyal says new FTAs are giving Bihar exporters a fresh shot in global markets, pointing to growth in agriculture, textiles, leather, footwear, engineering, chemicals and pharma. Retail Disruption: Ukraine’s drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses are battering Russia’s retail supply chain, with franchise pickup-point operators reporting steep sales drops and major losses. Consumer Safety & Liability: Two Mercedes-AMG drivers filed a class action claiming a hot AMG logo on seatbacks can cause burns, seeking medical-cost compensation. Crypto Rules Hit Consumers: Brazil’s central bank orders crypto exchanges to delay some foreign transfers and self-custody moves for up to 24 hours for large transactions, aiming to curb fraud. Crypto Hardware Demand: Ahead of Russia’s new crypto rules, hardware wallet sales reportedly surged at major retailers. Utilities & Bills: Michigan regulators propose tighter reliability-linked earnings penalties for DTE and Consumers Energy, which could change what customers pay for grid performance. Direct Marketing Enforcement: Kenya’s data watchdog found a firm liable for unsolicited marketing texts sent without consent, signaling tougher consumer-rights enforcement. Air Travel Perks: American Airlines will end free upgrades from economy to business on select routes, shifting eligible customers toward premium economy. Small Business Shock: Flash flooding wiped out an East Brainerd golf cart business’s inventory, with insurance not covering flood damage and a GoFundMe launched.
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