AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedia & M&A: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to merge into “Skydance,” a roughly $110B deal expected to close Oct. 6, combining major streaming and TV brands and expanding entertainment franchises. Inflation Watch: The Netherlands’ inflation rose to 3.4% in September, driven mainly by higher energy and fuel prices. Pakistan Macro: Pakistan’s inflation eased to 10.3% in September, but energy and fuel costs kept pressure on households; exports rose 17.6% while the trade deficit widened. Corporate/Markets: Skyworks’ Qorvo deal could reshape the investment case, while broader market commentary flags weaker breadth despite near-record indexes. Business Environment: Oman is promoting pharma investment via Milan’s exhibition and has updated Oman Business Platform fee payments to simplify investor processes. Local Economy & Housing: Valencia protesters marched against housing costs and real-estate speculation, targeting the “housing business” tied to evictions and tourist rentals. Workforce & Skills: A Malaysia forum said the focus should shift from efficiency to resilience, with AI reshaping jobs and the need for higher-productivity growth. Scam Alert: Malaysia police reported a RM300,000 loss tied to a fake “Kad Prihatin Siswa” investment scheme.
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