AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Investment: Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysian data centres over 2027–28, with the construction phase expected to support 37,000 jobs a year and add an average US$1.1 billion annually to GDP. Inflation: Eurozone inflation accelerated to 4% in October, driven by energy prices, strengthening expectations of further ECB rate hikes. Trade: Canada’s September surplus hit a four-year high, but exports excluding gold and energy fell 5.6% as US tariffs weigh; after Democrats’ midterm gains, some trade partners may push back against Washington, though policy remains uncertain. China-Europe: Germany has joined calls for stronger EU trade defenses as Chinese firms gain ground, raising pressure to protect European industry without risking a wider confrontation. Market Access: A new Commonwealth trade portal aims to help smaller firms find export markets, while Central Asian highway upgrades are cutting freight times on a China-Europe route.
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