AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty: Trump said the US-Mexico-Canada pact “could expire,” raising the odds of fresh tariff and price pressure as Mexico and the US head into separate talks. Energy & Investment: BP has started a process to sell minority stakes in Gulf of Mexico projects Kaskida and Tiber, aiming to free capital for its oil-and-gas push under new CEO Meg O’Neill. Cross-Border Finance: Ripple and Bitso expanded their partnership to use Bitso’s MXN-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger for enterprise settlement across the US–Mexico corridor. Retail Banking Shakeup: Citi completed the sale of its Polish consumer-banking business and reiterated plans tied to its Mexico retail banking IPO path for Banamex. Restaurant Sector Stress: On The Border will close all company-owned locations nationwide after bankruptcy and acquisition, a reminder that consumer spending and restaurant margins remain fragile. World Cup Business Friction: FIFA’s cooling-break rules sparked backlash in Mexico vs. South Africa after fans complained commercials delayed restarts, adding reputational risk for sponsors and broadcasters.
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