AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Bills Shock: UK regulator Ofgem confirmed a 13% jump to the energy price cap from July 1, adding about £18/month for a typical dual-fuel household (gas +24%, electricity +5%), as Iran-war-linked fuel and gas volatility keeps pressure on wholesale markets. Consumer Mood: In the US, Conference Board confidence slipped to 93.1 in May as high gas prices and inflation eroded purchasing power, even while stocks hit fresh records. Oil & Hormuz Risk: Markets bounced after US strikes on Iran dimmed hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Brent clawed back toward $100 as shipping fears returned. Retail Resilience (UK): Hollywood Bowl said Brits are cutting back on shopping but still spending on affordable leisure, reporting revenue growth despite the confidence crunch. Shipping/Trade (India-Iran): India secured the release of 10 merchant navy sailors detained in Iran since July 2025. Local Flashpoint (US): Brooklyn’s Park Slope Food Coop voted to remove Israeli products after a long, divisive boycott fight.
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