AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoG20 in Asheville: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. held “quiet” talks with China and Russia about Iran, but China offered no specific commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trade & debt: G20 finance chiefs (except China) backed action to curb “non-market” policies that fuel export overreliance and worsen imbalances, as bond markets reel and sovereign-debt worries grow. AI policy: At a parallel G20 innovation meeting, the U.S. pushed the “Carolina Principles” to avoid new AI rules and rely on existing law for truly novel issues. Japan/yen: Bessent urged the Bank of Japan to keep decisive steps to address yen weakness and inflation, while BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the board will weigh upside price risks at its next meeting. North Carolina impact: State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor was elected president of the National Association of State Fire Marshals. Public safety: Orange County named its new crisis diversion facility the Jamezetta Bedford Crisis Care Center. Food recall: Over 10,000 cases of Hodo Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu were recalled in 29 states over possible ink contamination.
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