AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS Labor Market: The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, missing expectations, with unemployment slipping to 4.1% as fewer people looked for work—while wages rose only 3.2% year over year, keeping pressure on household budgets. Canada-U.S. Trade: Canada and the U.S. are reportedly discussing a deal to swap concessions—on autos, dairy quota interpretation, and alcohol access—for the U.S. dropping threats of new tariffs starting Aug. 19; Prime Minister Carney called the talks “unpleasant” after Trump’s criticism. Philippines Growth: The Philippines’ Q2 growth slowed to 2.3% as Middle East war fallout hit inflation, fuel prices, jobs, and remittances; Malacañang says the slowdown is temporary and expects pickup in the second half. Energy Access in Nigeria: Nigeria’s power ministry will measure electrification by communities and people connected, not megawatts, as it pushes rural electrification through the Rural Electrification Agency. Government Finance Markets: Tanzania launched its first sovereign yield curve to improve transparency in government securities pricing and attract investors. Trade & Policy in BRICS: India wrapped up BRICS trade talks in Jaipur, focusing on WTO-centered reform, trade finance access for MSMEs, and resilient supply chains.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
