AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & Inflation Watch: The US dollar held steady as investors braced for May inflation, while gold and silver slipped on risk-off positioning. Geopolitics & Energy Costs: Fresh US-Iran strikes and missile activity around the Strait of Hormuz rattled Asian stocks and kept oil and inflation fears in focus, with analysts warning supply-chain pressure could linger. China Macro: China’s consumer inflation stayed flat while factory-gate prices rose near a three-year high, underscoring uneven cost pressures. Central Banks: Norway’s core inflation jumped unexpectedly, supporting expectations of further rate hikes, while the Bank of Japan is seen leaning toward another move to curb inflation risks. Corporate Deals: BizLink agreed to buy Interplex Datacom for $850m to expand data-center-related business. Tech & Chips: TSMC said inflation is squeezing costs but it will price based on technology rather than broad hikes. Business & Trade Policy: Malaysia’s PM urged countries to defend free trade and oppose punitive tariffs, while the GCC launched a unified investor number to improve cross-border market access. SME & Finance: Cyprus banks showcased sector stability in Brussels, and Armenia rolled out time-limited SME financing offers via ACBA Bank.
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