AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-India Trade Talks: Trump said a deal with Prime Minister Modi is “imminent,” even as the USTR pushes forced-labor-related tariffs (12.5%) tied to talks and an interim framework. Central Banking & Inflation: India’s RBI held rates at 5.25% but cut FY27 growth to 6.6% while lifting inflation to 5.1%, citing energy and supply-chain shocks; it also eased overseas-investor rules, including raising NRI equity caps. Capital Markets: Broadcom’s strong AI-chip and revenue results still rattled markets after it didn’t raise its full-year AI chip outlook, dragging major chip-linked stocks. Trade Policy Clash: China’s business lobby urged the US to return to multilateral trade rules after Section 301 forced-labor enforcement actions. Energy & Geopolitics: EU transport officials said there’s no jet fuel shortage in Europe despite Middle East disruption risk; Nigeria is weighing debt refinancing as oil prices lift investor sentiment. Corporate/Tech: Apple approved Poke as the first standalone AI agent in Messages for Business, while Toyota-linked funding backs Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid. Regional Business: Pacific Islands Forum leaders endorsed a regional response mechanism to manage Middle East-driven fuel and supply-chain risks. Ireland Social Impact: Reports say gangs are using children as young as seven to carry drugs and money in Ireland’s drug trade.
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