AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEurozone Inflation: Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, with the ECB weighing another rate hike as core and services costs climb. France Inflation: French consumer prices increased 2.1% year-on-year in July, driven by higher services and energy. US Growth & Inflation Pressure: The US economy slowed to 1.5% annualized growth in Q2, with war-linked price pressures and sticky inflation keeping markets nervous. Armenia Rates Watch: Armenia may see some price relief from Russia export restrictions, but a Central Bank rate cut is unlikely. Energy & LNG: If US-Iran peace talks progress, Rystad expects further declines in Asian LNG prices, though tight Gulf supply may limit the drop. Trade & Geopolitics: WTO says AI is boosting global trade even as Middle East tensions threaten future disruption. UK Business Finance: BP has started the process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business amid portfolio reshaping. Regulation & M&A: CMA opened a Phase 1 probe into Co-op Group’s merger with Southern Co-op. FIFA Governance Clash: UEFA threatened a World Cup boycott over FIFA’s private investment plan; FIFA says consultations will continue. Aviation Finance: Philippine Airlines expanded its bond offering by $50m to $350m to fund fleet and route growth. Tech & Drones: Lantronix and Swarmer are building an edge compute platform to boost small-drone autonomy for defense programs. Sports Trade Deadline: MLB teams are active ahead of the deadline, including the Mets sending A.J. Minter to the Twins for prospects.
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