AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMidterm Shift: Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains put both chambers of Congress under their control, with James Talarico flipping a Texas Senate seat for the party’s first win there since 1988. The result also raises prospects for tougher oversight of Big Tech and crypto. Markets and Energy: Oil prices plunged, with Brent down 9.3% to $93.90, as investors weighed hopes for easing Middle East conflict alongside the election’s policy uncertainty. Workforce: A growing shortage threatens construction and manufacturing plans: one estimate puts annual skilled-trade openings at 2.1 million, against just 800,000 people in training. Robotaxis: Waymo plans to end its exclusive Uber arrangement in Austin and Atlanta in 2028, giving riders the option to book directly through its own app.
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