AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEurozone Inflation: Eurostat says eurozone annual inflation jumped to 3.8% in September, driven mainly by energy prices (up 18.8% y/y), putting fresh pressure on the ECB to stay tight. UK Fuel Shock: RAC reports diesel hit £2 a litre for the first time, a 40.5% surge since the start of the Iran war—raising costs for households and fleets. Energy & Investment: Reliance’s Anant Ambani backed a ₹1 lakh crore investment push in Andhra Pradesh, including compressed biogas plans tied to job creation. LNG Fundraising: MidOcean Energy closed a 2026 equity raise with $4bn+ in commitments to expand a global LNG platform. Water Risks to Trade: CDP warns water stress can disrupt supply chains and expose companies to about $397bn in trade-related risk. Regional Trade Push: ZimTrade says Zimbabwe’s COMESA Business Forum will open direct routes for local firms into regional buyers and green industries. Crypto Custody Rules: The SEC proposed a crypto custody framework for investment advisers and funds, signaling tighter oversight for managed crypto assets. M&A Watch: Paramount-WBD’s $110bn mega-merger was approved, with streaming leadership changes expected. Healthcare Pricing Probe: Karnataka audits found private hospitals selling some medicines at markups up to 5,000% over landing costs.
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