AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMonetary Policy Watch: Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman told a Reykjavík conference that it’s too soon to judge how the Iran war will hit inflation, but if energy disruptions persist into the second half of the year, she may shift the balance of risks toward tighter policy. Inflation Pressure: Kansas City Fed chief Jeffrey Schmid warned inflation has been above target for too long and said it’s “not the time to let down our guard,” while the Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey said allowing inflation to run above 2% is justified amid uncertainty, but tolerance would weaken if second-round effects emerge. Iceland Economy & Currency: Iceland’s Finance Ministry says the króna’s costs outweigh benefits, linking it to high inflation and borrowing costs and reviving euro debate. Cost of Living: Iceland has become the world’s most expensive country, overtaking Switzerland, with tourism-driven demand pushing up services prices, wages and rents. Aviation & Connectivity: airBaltic marked 10 years of Reykjavík service, and Atlas Air agreed to buy a 49% stake in Air Atlanta to expand its ACMI footprint. Energy & Industry: Syntholene says its geothermal-integrated synthetic fuel demo facility in Húsavík is ahead of schedule, with first operations possible in June 2026.
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