AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Energy Shock: An analysis warns the US-Iran escalation is turning into a prolonged energy, shipping, fertilizer and food shock that could weigh on growth through 2027 even if fighting eases. Indonesia Investor Woes: Indonesia’s rupiah slide and investor anxiety are tied to high energy costs, fuel/food spending pressures, tighter export controls, and central-bank independence concerns. US-India Trade Push at G7: Trump and Modi are set to discuss a potential trade deal at the G7, with US officials saying an agreement is possible but not expected to close there. UK Workers’ Rights Backlash: A UK minister argues new employment rights put the country on par with OECD peers, despite business warnings about higher hiring costs. Hong Kong Jobs Plan: Hong Kong’s first five-year blueprint aims to upgrade the economy, use AI for quality jobs, and address inequality ahead of a public consultation. New Zealand Budget Fight: National’s Nicola Willis says Labour has an $18.2b spending funding gap, while Labour counters amid election-year scrutiny. Regional Trade/Industry: Thailand is urged to close transshipment loopholes as US tariff talks intensify; Bangladesh’s Jamalpur Economic Zone faces delays because most firms lack gas connections. Cuba Reform Drive: Cuba’s president announces sweeping economic reforms to loosen state control and attract investment amid deep crisis and sanctions pressure.
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