AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBig Pharma M&A: AstraZeneca is in talks to buy Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential ~$400bn mega-deal, but investors sent AstraZeneca shares down as shareholders question the logic and regulatory overlap. Energy Deals: TotalEnergies agreed to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables business, while also selling part of a wind/solar portfolio to KKR—moves that reshape Europe’s clean-power landscape. Inflation Watch: Türkiye’s annual inflation eased to 31.75% in July, and Indonesia reported 2.88% annual inflation, with transport and food still driving the mix. Central Banks: Fed officials signaled inflation is easing, but John Williams warned rate hikes are on the table if core progress stalls. Trade & Investment: India’s Piyush Goyal urged doubling India–Uzbekistan trade in three years as both sides push co-investment and mining/rare-earth opportunities. Corporate Finance: MISC shares rose after securing a 10-year charter for a new LNG carrier tied to Petronas’ Bintulu complex. Public Policy: France tightened foreign investment screening to catch smaller stake buys in sensitive sectors. Regional Growth: Malaysia’s Iskandar Malaysia blueprint and RTS Link completion are expected to lift investor confidence in manufacturing and data centres. Sports Business: MLB’s trade deadline delivered blockbuster pitching moves (Dodgers’ Skubal, Yankees’ Garcia Jr.), underscoring how fast capital and talent now chase wins.
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