AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Data & AI Oversight: The EU has started enforcing key parts of its Artificial Intelligence Act, giving regulators new powers over prohibited practices, general-purpose AI and transparency duties like chatbot disclosures and deepfake labeling—its reach can extend to US firms when outputs are used in the EU. UK Business Red Tape: Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick says it will scrap GDPR-style rules for small firms, replacing them with a lighter approach and sweetening investor tax relief. Consumer & Retail Demand Signals: Dick’s Sporting Goods cut its outlook, warning athleticwear demand is weakening, sending shares sharply lower. German Macro Watch: Germany’s Q2 GDP was revised up to 0.3% growth, with exports still the main driver, while the Ifo index rose again to a one-year high. Trade Flows: The EU recorded a Q2 2026 goods trade deficit of €21.8bn as imports outpaced exports, with energy the biggest drag. Food & Imports: Latvia will ban a wide range of industrial imports from Russia and Belarus from Sept 1, including printed matter and many consumer goods. Aviation for Consumers: LOT plans a ~$400m retrofit of Boeing 787 business cabins, and United adds new nonstop routes from Newark to multiple European cities.
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