AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEurozone Inflation Watch: European stocks bounced after a sharp sell-off as investors braced for eurozone inflation data and the next US jobs report, with bond yields still elevated and rate expectations in flux. UK Business Lending: EY forecasts UK bank lending to businesses will more than halve this year as uncertainty and higher costs push firms to rein in investment, with a gradual recovery expected later. Nigeria Investor Confidence: Nigeria’s push toward stability is framed through sovereign credit ratings and the Central Bank’s work to rebuild monetary and FX market architecture, aiming to lower financing costs for businesses. Trade & Investment Flows: Vietnam–Malaysia trade surged 43.4% in eight months, while Pakistan’s trade deficit stayed high at $10.8b in the first quarter as imports outpaced exports. Business Regulation & Risk: Canada’s CRA urged firms to verify GST/HST registration before paying suppliers, and Bermuda moved toward a Competition Act review with Deloitte assessing cost-of-living and merger rules. Corporate/Deal Moves: Paramount–Warner Bros. merger is set to form “Skydance,” with leadership reshuffles expected after the $110b deal closes.
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