AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarkets & Rates: U.S. stocks slid as the 10-year Treasury yield jumped back near 5.11% after a strong economy report stoked fresh inflation worries, with Fed officials signaling more policy moves may be needed. Energy Policy: The White House is weighing a 90-day U.S. diesel export ban amid record fuel prices and Iran-war fallout, a move that’s drawing sharp debate from Republicans and the oil industry. Regional Growth Watch: Europe’s euro zone showed a surprise September PMI rebound to 53.1, while Vietnam’s growth forecasts were lifted by the ADB to 7.8% for 2026. Trade & Investment: Malaysia is courting Chinese tech and AI/EV investment, while Togo and Ghana firms meet in Accra to build cross-border partnerships under AfCFTA. Business Operations: New Jersey pushes solar panel recycling and critical-mineral recovery, and a Minnesota pop-up event brought in-person business filings to St. Cloud. Local Economy: North Carolina unveiled a long-term recovery plan for Western NC after Hurricane Helene.
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