AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade Tensions: China opened anti-dumping probes into EU chemical and synthetic-fibre imports, adding tariff risk despite recent efforts to steady economic ties. Market Jitters: AI-linked shares plunged after U.S. election results raised concerns about data-centre investment and tighter local rules; the semiconductor index fell 12%. Industrial Push: India aims to lift steel output from 168 million tonnes to 300 million by 2030 and 500 million by 2047, with higher iron-ore production a key part of the plan. Value Addition: Ghana wants to process at least half its cocoa at home, using existing grinding capacity to retain more value after global prices slumped. Investor Confidence: Indonesia is speeding up equity-market transparency reforms after an MSCI warning, and plans to start selling stakes in state-owned firms next year. Growth Priorities: Lagos has set seven economic priorities for 2027, spanning infrastructure, jobs, fiscal sustainability and living standards. U.S.-Malaysia Ties: Leaders discussed expanding trade and advanced-technology cooperation; bilateral trade rose 25.7% in the first half of 2026.
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