AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSemiconductors & EV Safety: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor (BQ79731-Q1) aimed at detecting EV and storage thermal runaway by tracking up to 26 cells, as the company pushes major semiconductor expansion in Texas. AI Workforce & Trades: Alphabet’s Google.org says it will fund training for more than 300,000 Americans for skilled trades across 20+ states, tying the push to the buildout of physical infrastructure. Energy Markets: Oil prices steadied after swings tied to a U.S.-Iran peace deal and expectations for Strait of Hormuz reopening, while the IEA warned of a potential 2027 supply overhang. Grid & Manufacturing Tech: Nvidia and Coherent are advancing a $2B AI-factory push in Sherman, and TI’s battery-safety move adds to Texas’s growing hardware momentum. Texas Agriculture Crisis: New World screwworm response continues to expand across ranching counties, with training and monitoring ramping up as cases climb. Construction & Housing Pressure: A worsening skilled-labor shortage is cited as a key driver of higher homebuilding costs and slower supply. Consumer/Local Ops: Juneteenth closures will affect many banks and USPS retail services, with mail delivery paused on June 19.
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