AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets & Rates: Wall Street slid hard Friday as a tech sell-off hit chips and AI favorites, while a stronger-than-expected May jobs report (172,000 jobs) revived fears of higher Fed rates; the Nasdaq fell about 4.2% and Treasury yields jumped. Consumer Economy: U.S. spending stayed resilient even as rising prices squeeze savings—personal savings rate fell to 2.6% in April, the lowest in years—raising questions about how long the momentum lasts. NY Consumer Protection: Attorney General Letitia James backed the One Fair Price Act, a nation-leading move to ban “surveillance pricing” that uses personal data to charge different shoppers different prices for the same product. Local Business & Retail: Rite Aid store closures are still reshaping retail—Whole Foods and other chains are snapping up former Rite Aid locations, including new formats in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Sports Business Spotlight: The Knicks took a 2-0 NBA Finals lead with a 105-104 Game 2 win over the Spurs, keeping New York’s watch-party and ticket buzz at peak levels.
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