AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMinnesota biotech: University of Minnesota investigator Dr. Supriya Gupta presented new Phase 1b data for Imugene’s off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy azer-cel at ASCO in Chicago, reporting responses across six blood-cancer subtypes in CAR-T-naïve patients, including DLBCL (67%), MZL (83%), CLL (100%), PCNSL (50%), FL (100%) and Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (results continued in the report). Fed independence: Outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell used the JFK Profile in Courage Award to warn that letting a president remove Fed officials over policy differences would destroy the central bank’s credibility and public trust. Local governance & public safety: Minneapolis residents reacted to the resignation of embattled Police Chief Brian O’Hara amid findings tied to concealment of evidence, with some residents citing improved crime outcomes while others demanded stronger protection during federal raids. Global business: Minneapolis-based Castlelake confirmed it’s in early stages of considering a possible offer for easyJet, while easyJet criticized the “opportunistic timing” of takeover chatter amid Middle East-driven fuel and demand pressures. Trade/markets: AP reports oil and Asian stocks hit fresh highs as investors weigh AI optimism and expectations around Iran ceasefire talks.
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