AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInterest Rates: The Bank of England raised its benchmark rate to 4% as energy costs threaten to push inflation toward 5% by mid-2027. In the US, October inflation is expected to cool: economists forecast a 0.3% monthly rise in consumer prices, down from 0.6% in September. Market Access: Nine Kenyan small businesses won orders, retailer supply opportunities or new customer leads at an East African trade fair in Rwanda. Mineral Investment: Pakistan will host an international forum on Nov. 12–13 to attract investors to its copper, gold, lithium and rare-earth resources. Trade Links: Malaysia is weighing a D-8 target to lift trade among member countries above $500 billion by 2030, while Singapore businesses at China’s import expo are using the event to find partners and reach markets beyond China. Trade Gap: Kosovo’s goods trade deficit widened by €300 million year on year to €5.34 billion in the first 10 months, despite exports rising 23.9%.
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