AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPuerto Rico Construction & Industry: Cement dispatches in Puerto Rico inched up 1% year-over-year in June to 58,110 tons, while domestic production rose 2.2% to 31,516 tons; still, first-half dispatches fell 2.4% to 328,157 tons, signaling a mixed demand picture. U.S. Housing Oversight: The U.S. suspended funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ housing authority after a HUD probe found widespread corruption and mismanagement, saying only $570,000 of $1.9 billion in disaster recovery funds was spent—an issue that could ripple across regional housing finance. Student Debt Pressure: In the U.S., student loan defaults hit record levels, with about 9.5 million borrowers (1 in 5) now in default after pandemic-era protections ended, raising the risk of wage and Social Security garnishment. Business & Telecom: First Orion launched Mobile Originated Branded Calling with T-Mobile, letting business customers place authenticated branded calls from mobile devices—aimed at boosting outbound engagement and trust. Local Corporate Governance: inGroup International completed a planned leadership succession, with Anthony Varvaro stepping in as co-manager alongside CEO Michael “Hutch” Hutchison.
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