AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousehold Costs: Prices for everyday goods rose 0.6% in October, the second monthly increase in a row, and were 2.7% higher than a year earlier, adding pressure to shoppers’ budgets. Product Safety: Costco recalled a batch of Kirkland heavy whipped cream over possible cleaning-chemical contamination. Singapore’s safety watchdog urged owners of Elba EBD 602S dryers to stop using them if possible after six fires were reported. Separately, about 175,000 air fryer ovens sold at Target were recalled over burn risks. Safety Oversight: Consumer Reports says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost staff and stalled or withdrawn safety rules, even as risky products remain on the market. Trade and Shopping: The U.S. and China extended their tariff truce for two months, keeping some import duties and exclusions in place, while the China International Import Expo showcased consumer goods and global brands seeking Chinese shoppers.
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