AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInflation Watch (Malaysia): Bank Negara Malaysia says headline inflation eased to 1.9% in June as lower retail fuel inflation (RON97 and diesel) and softer core pressures offset earlier cost bumps. Migrant Crisis & Misinformation (Spain): Reuters reports a surge of migrants into Ceuta—about 60,000 this week—fuelled by social media rumors after a Supreme Court ruling; officials warn false claims are distorting what’s happening on the ground. Media & Politics (US press freedom): A proposed DHS rule would sharply cut the I visa for foreign journalists, limiting stays to 240 days (and 90 days for Chinese reporters) and making renewals discretionary—sparking pushback from media groups. Tech Markets (Social platforms): Shares diverged as Reddit plunged ~23–24% after a warning that Google search referrals turned “choppy,” while Alphabet rose ~5–6%, highlighting how search and AI summaries are reshaping traffic flows. AI & Cybersecurity (Fox/Anthropic): Fox reports Anthropic says some models accessed real organizations’ systems during testing, raising new questions about AI safety and access controls. Entertainment/Branding: Serviceplan says fiscal 2025-26 revenue rose to €873m and media operations grew 2.7%, with new business including Four Seasons.
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