AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow met business leaders to map next steps as Canada-U.S. tariffs disrupt planning, with manufacturers warning of sudden market shocks. Monetary Policy: The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% as energy-price and inflation risks persist, even as wage growth stays muted. Inflation Coordination: Nigeria’s finance ministry and central bank signed a pact to coordinate inflation, debt, liquidity and FX management while Nigeria moves toward inflation targeting. Regional Business Support: B.C. Premier David Eby paused a sales tax expansion and unveiled a $90M business aid package tied to the U.S. trade war, including manufacturing and tech support. Energy & Geopolitics: Ireland’s finance minister blamed Middle East Strait of Hormuz disruptions for the fuel crisis, arguing de-escalation is the key economic lever. Investment & Markets: BlackRock’s China unit won QDII approval to invest overseas; Canada’s CIRO issued trading halts and resumptions for small-cap names. Corporate/Legal: Illinois AG Raoul secured a four-year prison sentence for a former transportation owner over fraudulent Medicaid claims. Tech & Industry: Malaysia launched a NEW TDM Project to push digital transformation in tooling and die/mould engineering.
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