AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Markets: Fresh AI-investment worries and US election uncertainty dragged stocks lower on Tuesday. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 3.6%, while European shares also slipped as tech stocks led declines. China Trade: Weakening export orders are raising questions about China’s export-led growth, despite factory activity remaining in expansion territory in October. Energy: The IEA warned Europe’s lowest gas reserves in more than a decade could keep global supplies tight into 2027, increasing reliance on LNG imports. Regional Investment: The Johor-Singapore economic zone drew RM88.8 billion in approved investments through June, with projects linked to nearly 28,800 potential jobs. Singapore firms also expect services business conditions to improve over the next six months. Export Growth: Baja California’s exports rose 5.8% in the first half of 2026 to $27.86 billion, led by a 23.4% jump in electronics. US Economy: Inflation reached 3.7% in September while hiring slowed; the Federal Reserve held rates steady in October, squeezing household purchasing power as pay growth lagged prices.
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