AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarket Shock: September inflation ran hotter than expected, dragging down tech shares. Elon Musk lost $17.6 billion in a morning, while Michael Dell’s fortune fell by more than $20 billion as Dell shares slumped. Retirement Income: Social Security benefits are set for a 3.6% cost-of-living increase in 2027, reaching nearly 72 million people, but critics say the raise may not cover rising costs. Household Budgets: Buy now, pay later is spreading to essentials such as groceries. Financial experts warn that multiple installment plans can hide how much income is already committed. Wealth Gap: A Federal Reserve survey found Black household net worth fell 25% from 2022 to 2025, as many families remain more reliant on housing than stock-market gains. Federal Finances: The U.S. deficit neared $2 trillion in fiscal 2026, with interest on the national debt topping $1.1 trillion.
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