AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFed Watch: The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%-3.75% for a sixth straight meeting, citing stubborn inflation and Middle East uncertainty, with markets reacting positively. Japan Macro: Japan cut its fiscal growth forecast to 0.9% for FY ending March 2027 as a weaker yen and higher oil prices squeeze spending; it still expects 1.1% growth in FY2027. China Stimulus: China’s Politburo pledged “incremental” fiscal support after Q2 growth slowed to 4.3%, aiming to boost demand while tackling overcapacity. Europe Growth: Italy’s Q2 GDP rose 0.2% q/q (0.8% “acquired growth”), while Spain’s growth ticked up to 0.7% q/q, supported by tourism. Trade & Diplomacy: China protested New Zealand over remarks by Foreign Minister Winston Peters telling a Chinese-born lawmaker to “go back to your own country,” escalating political friction. Policy & Jobs: Malaysia pushed digital trade access for MSMEs under DEFA, while India debated work-focused education pathways for 14-year-olds and ESIC wage-ceiling questions. Regional Development: Sierra Leone moved to form a National Tourism Federation; Cameroon and Lebanon launched school-feeding and conflict-farm support with EU-linked funding.
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