AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets: A tech-led sell-off wiped more than $1 trillion from U.S. stocks as investors questioned whether huge AI investments will pay off. The Nasdaq fell 2.9%, while Intel plunged 28.6% after a weak outlook. Economic Outlook: U.S. growth reached a brisk 3.4%, but persistent inflation keeps the outlook mixed. Europe also diverged: Germany expanded, while France’s economy unexpectedly shrank. Business Confidence: British leaders’ revenue, investment and hiring expectations slumped after the 2026 budget, according to the Institute of Directors. Public Finance: Nigeria’s president defended plans for $20.5 billion in foreign loans and €1.45 billion for infrastructure, drawing objections from labour leaders over continued borrowing. In the Philippines, business groups urged lawmakers to block unjustified additions to the 2027 budget and prevent misuse of public funds. Travel: Global air passenger demand slipped 0.5% year over year in September, though growth returned in most international markets outside the Middle East.
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