AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade: Mark Carney and Donald Trump struck an upbeat tone after talks, saying teams will work in the coming weeks toward a deal. Key disputes, including tariffs on steel and aluminum and treatment of autos, remain unresolved. Markets & AI: Investors are becoming more selective about the AI boom, rewarding firms that turn spending into revenue while questioning the mounting costs at others. Strong U.S. growth and sticky inflation have also pushed Treasury yields toward 5%, keeping rate hikes in play. UK Business: Directors’ confidence was little changed after the Budget, while expectations for revenue, investment and hiring fell in a post-Budget poll. New Zealand Small Business: The sector is lagging regional peers: 38% of firms reported growth last year, versus a 62% regional average. CPA Australia is urging the next government to commit to long-term support and faster technology adoption. Trade & Exports: South Korean exports nearly doubled in October, boosted by AI investment, while Vietnam’s trade turnover topped $1 trillion in the first 10 months of the year.
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