AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOlympics Bids: The IOC has shortlisted India and Qatar for the 2036 Games, with a 2029 decision and other contenders (South Africa, South Korea, Germany, Hungary, Turkey) eyeing later editions—worth watching for how mega-events reshape public finance and wealth. Inflation & Energy: OECD inflation rose to 4.3% in August, driven by energy costs (fuel/power up 13.6%), a reminder that household budgets and investment returns can swing fast with oil and gas. Housing Costs: Mortgage rates are climbing in the UK as sub-5% fixed deals nearly vanish, while Scotland’s moving costs top £10,000 due to higher taxes and legal fees. Financial Literacy: Georgia earned a “B” for high-school money education, with plans for a stand-alone course by 2028 including AI, crypto, scams and fraud. Tech & Pay: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made $18m last year as the firm prepares for a potentially massive IPO. Cyber & Credit: ASOS faced a scary “hacked” push alert (not yet confirmed), and guidance reiterates that checking your own credit report is a soft inquiry that won’t hurt your score.
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