AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking Regulation: Spain’s Treasury backs easing banking rules but warns against expanding the ECB’s mandate to include competitiveness, pushing for a clearer EU legislative line. EU Customs Delay: Spain says Ceuta and Melilla’s entry into the EU Customs Union will slip by 1–1.5 years as Brussels paperwork is prepared. China Yuan Bonds: A Tsinghua economist argues issuing more yuan-denominated government bonds could rebalance China’s demand, support pensions, and help global yuan use. UK Growth Outlook: The OECD lifts UK 2026 growth to 1.1% and cuts inflation forecasts, citing new government support. Euro Zone Momentum: September business activity in the euro area accelerates, with PMI rising to 53.1 despite energy pressure. Trade Deals: India–New Zealand’s free trade pact is set to start Oct 20, cutting tariffs on most NZ exports; Iraq posts a $10.82B Q1 trade surplus. Regional Connectivity: Armenia links peace to TRIPP transport progress and new AI investment centers. Cybersecurity: ESET reports China-aligned FamousSparrow expanding Latin America targeting governments with a new backdoor. Policy & Politics: Rural US voters report economic strain despite approving Trump’s job performance, while South Africa’s EFF attacks Ramaphosa over insourcing plans.
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