AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPress Freedom Clash: The U.S. Treasury barred reporters from outlets including Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal from covering the G20 finance ministers summit in Asheville, North Carolina, raising fresh questions about access as markets stay jittery. Energy & Transportation Costs: With gasoline hitting record highs above $4 a gallon, President Trump pressed refiners and the Fed for relief while shipping costs to the U.S. surged—some Pakistan-to-New York routes reportedly jumped more than 200% amid Iran-war disruptions. AI & Markets: OpenAI said its in-ChatGPT ads business has crossed $1B in annualized revenue, while prediction markets keep drawing scrutiny—Kalshi permanently banned George Santos and imposed a $71K penalty, and Polymarket reportedly raised $300M from 1789 Capital. New York Business & Policy: Pressure is mounting on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a data-center moratorium bill as opponents warn of energy strain and community impacts. Local Safety: NYPD officers shot and killed a woman after a Times Square stabbing spree, with one victim left in critical condition.
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