AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCost-of-living pressure: Gold slid more than 3% as a stronger dollar and fresh inflation worries took the shine off safe havens. Markets & borrowing: Bond markets flinched hard in the UK and US, with long-term borrowing costs back near crisis-era levels, adding to jitters over political stability. Health scare for families: A British baby died after contracting E. coli linked to a five-star Egypt holiday, with two other children left seriously ill—TUI says it’s looking into the cases. Retail chaos: Swatch shut multiple UK stores after huge queues for a new watch sparked safety concerns and police call-outs. Consumer finance help: Martin Lewis urged low-income households to check council tax reduction schemes that can cut bills by up to £1,500. Big business moves: Prudential agreed to buy a 75% stake in India’s Bharti Life Insurance for ₹3,500 crore, signalling more UK investment abroad.
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