AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Safety Recall: Giantex outdoor lounge chairs sold on Amazon are recalled after a reported finger amputation during adjustment; CPSC says stop using immediately and seek a refund. Regulation & Waste: UK waste groups and campaigners want a £5 deposit on vapes to curb millions binned each week, arguing “reusable” models still get treated like disposables and recycling info/access gaps persist. Supply Chain & Costs: India’s FMCG makers are shifting production and sourcing away from West Asia as Iran/Strait of Hormuz disruptions hit routes; companies are rerouting via India, Egypt and Turkey. Manufacturing Pulse: India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May on stronger new orders and output, while costs stayed intense; China’s official PMI held near flat at 50 as export orders weakened. Energy Watch: Crude supply looks set to improve as US maritime security guidance helps more ships transit Hormuz, easing some pressure on oil markets. Retail/Tech Products: Dell’s new XPS 13 starts at $699 (education $599), moving into Apple’s entry-laptop price zone; HP previews Windows PCs built for AI agents with NVIDIA RTX Spark. Trade Data: South Korea exports jumped 53% to a May record $87.8B, led by semiconductor demand.
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