AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Tech Supply Chains: The U.S. trade deficit widened to $77.6B in May as imports of semiconductors and AI-related components rose, with Taiwan overtaking China as a top source. Monetary Policy Watch: Japan’s wholesale inflation jumped to a 3+ year high, keeping pressure on the BOJ to consider further rate hikes, while Malaysia’s central bank said the OPR at 2.75% still fits its growth and inflation path. FDI Snapshot: UNCTAD reports global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6T in 2025, but the rebound is uneven, with developing economies lagging. Semiconductors & Investment: U.S. officials renewed pressure on Samsung and SK hynix to expand chip production in the U.S., following Micron’s $250B+ plan. Dealmaking & Regulation: The Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade is on hold pending an NBA salary-cap investigation; in Europe, Apollo’s surprise £5.7B bid for easyJet tops Castlelake’s offer. Business Climate & Growth: Essex County Council unveiled a jobs-and-investment programme, while the UK’s mission-led businesses census found 150,000+ such firms growing faster than the wider market. Regional Trade Links: Malaysia and Thailand are working through technical rules for sea bass and prawn trade, and Thailand is adding missing road links to speed cross-border movement.
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