AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & Rates: The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs Tuesday as AI-linked earnings lifted sentiment, while crude prices and Treasury yields eased on hopes for an Iran deal. Tariffs Fight: A coalition of 25 states, including Illinois, sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labor claims. Chicago Baseball & Local Business Mood: At Wrigley Field, the Cubs beat the Dodgers 5-1 in Tarik Skubal’s debut, with fans booing the “villain” arrival; the Dodgers also face catcher Dalton Rushing’s slight UCL tear and a Will Smith neck injury that keeps them shuffling lineups. Ag & Commodity Watch: CME cattle futures firmed on a technical bounce as slaughter slowed and heat affected placements; hog futures also rose. Illinois Real Estate Oddity: A “colossal” 100-year-old Princeton, IL mansion hit the market for under $100,000, priced at $95,000 “as is” and aimed at buyers ready for major renovations. Workforce/Tech Hiring: Talentuch expanded SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and international recruiting support via Employer of Record partnerships and new HR community webinars.
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