AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy and Business: Power outages in the Philippines’ Visayas region are causing major economic losses: a two-hour blackout in Cebu was estimated to cost ₱221.65 million, prompting calls for stronger oversight and more renewable energy. Trade and AI: South Korea’s exports jumped 93.7% year-on-year in October to $115.28 billion, led by a 259.4% surge in semiconductor shipments as AI investment boosts demand. Inflation and Rates: Australia’s persistent price pressures have strengthened expectations of a rate hike to 4.85% this week; the government says no area is exempt from possible budget cuts. China Investment: Construction has begun on a major Dalian retail complex, highlighting efforts to spur consumer spending and shift toward consumption-led growth. Trade Balance: Finland recorded a €981 million goods-trade deficit in August as imports and exports both rose about 22% from a year earlier.**
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