AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTariff Refund Scrutiny: A coalition of state treasurers says Trump’s tariff-refund portal is raising “grave concerns,” warning consumers who paid higher prices still may not see money back unless companies voluntarily refund them. Inflation Pressure: New U.S. data shows consumer inflation accelerating in April, driven by energy, food, and services—fueling fresh affordability anxiety. Household Debt: The New York Fed reports household debt hit a new all-time high at $18.8T, with mortgages and auto loans up while credit card balances dipped—yet more borrowers are falling behind. Privacy & Connected Cars: California’s AG set a high enforcement bar in a major GM settlement over OnStar data sold to brokers without meaningful consent. Payments Trend: Spain is testing biometric payments that could replace PINs with fingerprints, but privacy and rollout hurdles remain. Energy for Homes: Malaysia’s Maxis is expanding home solar with an outright purchase option promising big bill cuts and faster payback. Local Living Costs: Curaçao shoppers are urged to compare supermarket prices after a study found identical essentials can differ by up to 12 guilders.
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