AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGrowth and Inflation: India’s finance ministry estimates second-quarter growth at 7.35%, but warns higher crude prices and El Niño risks could keep inflation elevated. U.S. Economy: GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized pace in the third quarter, while inflation accelerated to 3.6% and real disposable income fell 0.3% in September. Trade and Investment: Britain will require overseas defence contractors winning selected deals worth more than £50 million to deliver jobs, investment or skills in the UK. Canada is also pursuing closer EU ties as U.S. trade pressure pushes it to diversify partnerships. Ontario Finances: The province now forecasts a $16.9 billion deficit this year and says it will not balance its books until 2029-30, citing tariffs and slower growth. Colombia’s Fiscal Push: The government proposed a package to cut spending by about 15% and raise revenue, warning the deficit could reach 9.4% of GDP in 2027 without action.
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