AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarkets & Inflation Watch: Global stocks were mixed as investors waited for the US CPI print, with oil rising on renewed Iran-shipping uncertainty and the Strait of Hormuz reopening still unclear. Central Banks & Rates: India’s July retail inflation quickened to 4.45% (above the RBI’s 4% target), while Fed focus stays on whether inflation is cooling enough to delay hikes. Energy & Risk: The IEA warned oil stockpiles are “rapidly depleting,” tightening the buffer for supply shocks. AI & Corporate Moves: Oracle is preparing another round of layoffs to fund AI investment, while Tencent sustains revenue growth to bankroll costly AI spending. Dealmaking & Media: Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo merged into Southern Cross Media Group, aiming for cost savings as audio assets grow. Trade & Investment: Pakistan and Belarus agreed to expand cooperation across agriculture, industry, energy, tech and SMEs; China-ASEAN trade continues to deepen with faster freight links. SMEs & Jobs: Malaysia’s SME financing outlook remains supportive, but banks are urged to evolve risk assessment for green projects; South Africa’s unemployment rose to 33.6% in Q2. Infrastructure & Insurance: A data-center risk report flags fire as the biggest driver of severe losses as AI-driven buildouts expand.
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