AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomy and Inflation: U.S. GDP grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter, fueled by consumer spending and AI investment. But September inflation rose to 3.6% year over year, driven in part by higher energy costs. The Fed held rates at 3.75% to 4%. Midterm Money: Michigan’s U.S. Senate contest has drawn more than $400 million in candidate and outside spending, making it one of the most expensive state races in history. Voters head to the polls Nov. 3, with control of Congress at stake. Federal Workforce: Nearly 426,000 federal employees have left their jobs since President Trump returned to office, about one-fifth of the workforce he inherited; most resigned or retired. Iran Tensions: Tehran says it has received a letter from Vice President JD Vance but has not responded, as Washington explores renewed talks amid conflict-related pressure on fuel prices.
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