AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Safety: Madrid woke to brown skies and burning smells as smoke from western wildfires mixed with African air; authorities say no immediate health risk, but vulnerable people are urged to limit exposure, keep windows closed, and follow local guidance. Consumer Travel Impact: With fires also forcing evacuations across France and Spain, holidaymakers are being told to check official advice and ensure coverage before travel. Retail & Value Watch: Carrefour says its “Carrefour 2030” transformation is gaining traction, with improved execution across France, Spain and Brazil and H1 like-for-like sales up 2.1%, as it pushes price competitiveness and AI-enabled operations. Food & Household Costs: A UK expat in Benidorm says Spanish supermarkets aren’t as cheap as he expected after comparing prices back home, highlighting big differences on staples like milk, meat and butter. Car Market Moves (Spain): Ford and Geely plan a Valencia joint venture to build “multi-energy” vehicles for both brands, aiming to boost Ford’s lineup and Geely’s local push in Europe. Parliament & Budgets: Spain’s Congress rejected the government’s 2027 budget plan in a final vote, again blocking the fiscal path needed to draft the budget.
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