AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: Israel and Iran traded missile strikes again, raising fears the April ceasefire is unraveling and pushing oil higher—an immediate hit to global risk sentiment. Inflation & Rates: OECD inflation ticked up (headline 4.4% in April) while markets reacted to renewed energy-price pressure; Fitch cut 2026 growth forecasts on the oil shock. Energy Costs in Focus: India’s LPG price rose again by ₹29 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten supply, with the government absorbing part of the cost. Trade & Investment Gateways: South Africa and the UAE doubled down on ties as trade hit $8bn, while Dubai’s economic zones logged record 2025 trade of about AED491bn. Corporate Moves: Digital Realty plans Malaysia data-centre expansion (about 32MW) to support AI and high-performance computing. Business & Policy Watch: South Africa’s student housing sector warned providers still don’t know 2026 rates; ITAT ruled taxmen can’t treat ₹1.28 crore cash deposits as unexplained when past scrap-business treatment was accepted. Cybersecurity: Google flagged an extortion campaign targeting US firms via invoice-themed emails and vishing.
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