AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarkets & Inflation: Hotter-than-expected US inflation sent the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to their worst daily losses since July, with chip and cloud stocks hit by rising rate fears and doubts about debt-heavy AI expansion. Public Debt: The IMF urged advanced economies to act now as global public debt approaches 100% of GDP and bond yields climb, warning governments to make room for future spending pressures. AI & Jobs: Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years as it expands AI use and restructures operations, saying savings will help fund lower prices and frontline investment. Data Centre Investment: Malaysia has approved 27 data centre projects worth RM225.97 billion, expected to create 4,053 jobs, most of them high-skilled. Trade: Pakistan’s government is targeting $100 billion in exports, arguing an export-led model is key to reducing repeated balance-of-payments crises.
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