AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Fallout: FIFA cleared U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play after Trump pushed for a review of his red-card ban, but the U.S. still fell 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16, with Belgium’s federation and FIFA both facing fresh scrutiny over the disciplinary process. Politics & Diplomacy: Trump arrived in Turkey for a high-stakes NATO summit, pressing allies to raise defense spending and address Iran-related tensions as leaders tout new military projects and deals. Postal Costs: USPS approved a jump in Forever stamp prices starting July 12, with the 1st-class Forever stamp rising from 78¢ to 82¢. Retail & Prices: Trump says Walmart is cutting prices further for the 250th anniversary, while Walmart has already been rolling out frequent markdowns. Markets & Tech: Stocks slipped as Samsung’s record profit fueled worries about whether AI-driven chip gains can last. Trade Watch: Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened to a four-year high in May, led by higher exports to the U.S. Immigration Detention: CoreCivic sold two California immigrant detention centers to DHS in a $1.5B deal.
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