AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Market Watch: The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, with leisure and hospitality down and local government education and retail also weakening; the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% largely because fewer people were looking for work, while wages rose only modestly. Policy & Politics: The Senate confirmed BLS economist Brett Matsumoto as commissioner, easing some trust concerns after Trump fired the prior head; meanwhile, reporting says Trump and Fed chair Kevin Warsh talk about the economy frequently, keeping pressure on rate expectations in focus. Global Contrast: Canada added about 75,000 jobs in July as it adjusts to Trump tariffs, pushing unemployment to a two-year low, while Europe’s markets leaned on earnings and data despite heatwave risks. Asia-Pacific Growth: The Philippines’ economy slowed to 2.3% in Q2 as Middle East war fallout hit inflation, fuel, jobs, and construction, with officials calling it temporary. Local Business Pressure: In Raleigh, small firms are adapting as consumers cut back on dining out, while some venues close—an echo of the broader demand squeeze.
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