AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood-Bank Pressure: Spokane’s gas hits a record $5.40/gal, and regional food banks say the higher fuel bill is forcing longer trips and bigger costs—Second Harvest reported about $730 to fill a truck after driving hundreds of miles for donated produce, while Partners INW now serves 400+ households a day. Crypto Regulation Push: The US Senate Banking Committee advanced the long-stalled CLARITY Act, moving crypto rules closer to reality as banks and crypto firms brace for the next markup fight over stablecoin rewards and market structure. Banking Competition/Policy: New Zealand’s Commerce Commission authorized the Banking Association to collectively negotiate cash-in-transit services with Armourguard for 11 years, citing public-interest efficiency gains. Macro Inflation Watch: Japan’s wholesale inflation jumped to 4.9% as import costs surged on the Iran-linked oil shock. Cyber & Fraud Alerts: Pakistan warns of fake APKs used to steal banking credentials, while the FBI highlights “banking spoof call” scams that mimic bank and FBI phone numbers.
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