AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed Beige Book: The Fed says U.S. economic activity edged up, employment rose slightly and prices increased moderately, with mixed sentiment and heightened uncertainty tied to higher energy prices, policy and international conflict—setting the tone for the Sept. 15-16 rate decision. AI & productivity: Elon Musk told G20 finance ministers AI could lift global growth by 20%-30% (about $20-$30tn a year), while a SAS survey finds business AI adoption is outpacing trust, with many leaders overriding “agentic” AI due to weak explanations. Policy easing for firms: Delhi’s cabinet approved an Ease of Doing Business Bill featuring a single-window portal for approvals and clearances, while Oregon’s POWER Act update shows data centers paying more but grid pressure rising. Markets & geopolitics: Stocks bounced as tech led gains, but Europe stayed pressured by rate-hike fears and Middle East tensions that also pushed oil. Corporate moves & deals: Ecobat completed the sale of its lithium recycling business to exit lithium and refocus on lead recycling; Google won a bid to avoid selling its ad exchange AdX. Business growth signals: EPF became a 5.144% shareholder in Malaysia’s Eco-Shop Marketing; Centum Electronics won a $3.22m defence export order; Texmaco Rail secured a Rs 24.48cr wagon order. Local economy hits: A Mountjoy watermain break shut businesses for hours; in Delaware, a mom-run food processor won a $12,500 Grocery Initiative grant to cut food waste and expand local supply.
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