AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNBA Trade Watch: The Clippers agreed to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, major draft assets and a 2027 pick swap, a high-profile move that signals roster reshaping and could shift player-market leverage. UK Defence Spending: The UK published its Defence Investment Plan, adding £15bn, but critics say it still lacks a credible path to NATO’s 3.5% GDP target and leaves funding questions unanswered. China Outbound Investment: China tightened rules on investing abroad from July 1, tightening national-security screening for global business expansion. Middle East Risk to Markets: Oil prices edged up as traders weighed US-Iran talks and Hormuz disruption risk, keeping pressure on inflation-sensitive economies. Trade & Logistics Costs: Ghana shippers complained about delayed container evacuations at Tema’s port, saying demurrage and storage penalties are rising while cargo sits at the terminal. SME Contract Financing: Malaysia launched an initiative to improve SMEs’ access to financing for government contracts via P2P platforms, training and support. Construction Outlook: The EU expects construction investment to rebound in 2026, led by civil engineering, but warns financing and administrative delays could still bite.
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