AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoPhilippines Consumer Costs & Taxes: The Department of Finance is weighing higher taxes on luxury and “nonessential” goods, including a jump on nonessential items to 25% and expanding coverage to private aircraft and recreational boats, as it tries to offset worker relief. Currency Pressure: The peso hit a fresh record low near 62.565 per dollar as Middle East tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar stoked inflation worries. Retail Earnings Watch (ASX): Beacon Lighting reported modest sales growth but softer profit; Myer warned of a sudden slowdown in discretionary demand; Premier Investments cut earnings guidance and confirmed winding down overseas stores; Inghams’ poultry profit fell despite higher volumes; Endeavour’s liquor retail margins stayed under pressure. Consumer Tech & Safety: Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 gets a hands-on review with a more bass-forward sound; U.S. regulators issued two small recalls—overheating LED mower light kits and amplifiers that can electrify. Food & Shopping: Baskin-Robbins launched a Biscoff Flavor Collection; IKEA rolled out its KONSTRUNDA line for fall makeovers; a new Moida K-beauty store opened in Leeds. China Demand Push: China unveiled measures to boost county and township consumer spending, with rural retail growth outpacing cities.
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