AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoMarkets & Energy: Wall Street climbed as oil eased and earnings beat expectations, but chipmakers kept sliding; Apple briefly topped a $5tn valuation as investors rotated away from AI-heavy risk. Consumer Sentiment: U.S. confidence fell in July as gas prices rebounded with renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, adding to inflation worries and softening views on jobs. Trade Policy: New U.S. tariff threats are worrying Canadian exporters in New Brunswick, with wood and paper among the most exposed; separately, a Nebraska trade mission flagged Asia export opportunities for red meat and wheat. Finance & Policy: Singapore’s MAS reported FY2025/26 net profit of S$20bn on strong investment gains, while Malaysia’s EPF-backed push to expand the FBM KLCI aims to cut banking concentration. Cybersecurity: Connecticut warned businesses about phishing emails impersonating the Business Registry, urging verification of @ct.gov senders. Industry & Jobs: Malaysia trained 454 semiconductor graduates through ASEM; New York approved NYPA awards to unlock $2bn+ in private investment and 15,000+ jobs. Real Economy Shock: Tunisia’s heat-driven power cuts are hitting farms hard, with poultry losses running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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