AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail: Puerto Rico shopping centers expect Black Friday spending to stay cautious, with inflation and high electricity costs pushing shoppers to plan purchases and hunt for deals. Interest Rates: Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates in December; Birling Capital’s Francisco Rodríguez warned that higher borrowing costs could pressure local banks and credit as unemployment and bankruptcies rise. Shipping & Fuel: President Donald Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged ships to carry goods between U.S. ports. Since March, 338 such voyages have included propane shipments to Puerto Rico, as the administration seeks to ease fuel costs. Energy: The U.S. Energy Department renewed emergency orders to support Puerto Rico’s grid as demand rises. Local Business: Startup Hospitri is investing $200,000 in short-term rental technology, while Fazoli’s is expanding on the island with a second location in Cupey.
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