AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInflation Watch: The US CPI rose just 0.1% in July and 3.4% year-on-year, easing rate-hike pressure even as families still feel prices staying high. Central Banking: The Philippines’ BSP said it will be less aggressive on rate hikes as inflation cools but growth remains weak, with an output gap still negative. Local Inflation: In Bohol, headline inflation eased to 6.7% in July as food and transport price gains slowed. Trade & Policy: The US-EU fight is shifting from tariffs to sustainability rules, with Washington pressing the bloc to loosen corporate reporting and due-diligence requirements. Business & Investment: Oman reported a 37.2% jump in its trade surplus to OMR3.4bn by end-May, while the UAE said 38 CEPAs are expanding market access. Corporate Moves: Berkshire added to investments including Delta and Macy’s and increased Alphabet, while Paramount’s Warner Bros. merger cleared major regulatory hurdles in many countries. Energy & Risk: Puerto Rico’s water rationing highlights how climate stress plus governance gaps can quickly hit businesses and daily life.
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