AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing & Mortgages: With mortgage rates stuck above 6% and home prices still elevated, more buyers are trying “buy now, refinance later”—but the risk is getting stuck with higher monthly payments if rates don’t fall. Retail Demand: Weight-loss drug users are increasingly shopping in-store to find new fits, pushing retailers to rethink how they staff and support physical stores. Colorado Energy & Data Centers: A framework geothermal deal tied to large power demand highlights how Colorado’s broader electricity crunch is colliding with AI and data center growth. Colorado River Policy: A new federal 10-year plan is set to drive steep cuts for Arizona, California and Nevada, with officials and governors pushing back over impacts to water reliability. Wildfire Preparedness: Colorado lawmakers are advancing wildfire bills aimed at faster disaster funding and mitigation as communities face repeated fire risk. Local Business/Community: Pasadena City College’s monthly flea market returns Sunday with 400+ vendors and proceeds supporting scholarships. Tech & Security: A reported DNA lab software weakness raises concerns about hacking risk to decades of forensic files. Sports Business (National, with Colorado ties): The MLB trade deadline is driving major roster moves, including a blockbuster Skubal deal to the Dodgers and a Castillo trade to the White Sox.
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