AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMarkets & Rates: Wall Street slid as a strong US business report and rising oil pushed bond yields higher, reviving inflation fears and weighing on equities. Energy Costs: Seattle City Light rolled out a new time-of-use rate option for small and medium businesses, nudging firms to shift power use off-peak to cut bills. AI & Growth: Malaysia’s outlook is improving on AI supply-chain links, while Ibon Foundation warns the Philippines’ education overhaul debate risks prioritising “human capital” for AI-ready jobs over broader skills. Corporate Finance: SoftBank plans $11.1bn in high-yield bonds to fund its OpenAI bet, a move likely to intensify scrutiny of its AI-driven balance sheet. Trade & Policy: India cut import duties on crude edible oils to zero for sunflower and to 5% for soybean and palm, aiming to cool food inflation. Agribusiness: Malaysia is pushing oil palm replanting for smallholders and flagging supply risk from worsening regional hotspots and a possible strong El Niño. Aviation & Travel: Emirates will add A350 Premium Economy on Dubai–Nairobi from Oct 25, as it expands Nairobi frequencies. Regional Business: Armenia’s government is modernising standards with EBRD support for SMEs and export readiness, while Malaysia and Bangladesh are set to start free-trade talks in late Oct 2026.
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