AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInflation and Rates: Fed officials say the AI investment boom is adding to inflation, while higher borrowing costs hit credit-dependent small businesses and consumers harder. Rates are expected to hold at 3.75%–4%. Business Aviation: Honeywell forecasts 9,950 new business jet deliveries over the next decade, a 4.4% increase on last year, with operators planning to expand the global fleet by nearly a third. Innovation Investment: New Jersey is launching a $125 million public-private supercomputer initiative to expand research, business access to advanced computing and workforce training. Trade and Investment: An Addis–Sharjah business forum aims to connect Ethiopian companies with UAE investors and deepen cross-border partnerships in manufacturing, agriculture and services. Childcare Costs: A study estimates inadequate childcare costs Washington’s economy $6.3 billion a year: $5 billion in lost parent earnings and $1.3 billion in business losses. Small Business Conditions: Owners report sharply uneven effects from inflation, tariffs and fuel costs, with some expanding while others face higher expenses and falling sales.
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