AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFed Leadership: The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, setting up a June policy start as investors brace for “higher yields for longer” amid sticky inflation and oil-driven price pressure. Wall Street: Stocks pushed to closing highs as AI chip names rebounded, even after hotter inflation data dashed near-term rate-cut hopes. NYC Policy & Housing: The city outlined how it plans to spend 2026 CDBG and HOME funds, with money earmarked for small business support and code enforcement. Legal & Rights: EEOC filed a lawsuit against The New York Times alleging discriminatory promotion decisions tied to race and sex; separately, NYU Langone disclosed a federal grand jury subpoena tied to gender-affirming care for children. Business Moves: Whole Foods is expanding its smaller “Daily Shop” format to Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia; CRH named Aylwyn Bryan CFO; and Activate backed ElevenLabs with a $11B valuation bet on deeper India ties.
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