AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Inflation: US inflation picked up as energy costs rose after the Iran conflict disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, feeding into groceries, shipping and fertilizer. AI Capital Markets: Alphabet’s $85B stock sale (with $45B raised first) underscores investor demand for AI buildout, as the company targets $180B–$190B in AI capex this year. Semiconductors Supply: US trade groups warn AI data centers are tightening memory chip supply, pushing up prices and risking shortages for autos, electronics and medical devices. Food Safety: WHO estimates unsafe food causes 866M illnesses and 1.5M deaths annually, with major economic losses from productivity hits. UK Business Costs: CBI says the cost of doing business is nearing a tipping point as taxes and energy costs squeeze profitability. Emerging-Market Trade & FX: India is moving to ease foreign investor tax rules to steady the rupee, while foreign inflows into Indian stocks hit a decade low. Trade Policy Risk: EU officials are preparing citizens and firms for a potential trade war with China, expecting retaliation. Regional Investment: South Korea asked Libya to simplify procedures for Korean investors, especially in oil and refining.
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