AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets: A technology selloff erased more than $1 trillion in value, as doubts grew over whether heavy AI spending will pay off. Investors are increasingly buying options and other hedges against further losses. Egypt’s Reforms: Egypt signed a $1 billion World Bank financing deal to improve its business climate, encourage private investment and strengthen resilience. Trade: An upgraded China–Peru free-trade pact took effect, streamlining customs and opening opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing and investment. Banking: Westpac’s annual profit fell 1% to A$6.8 billion, with its chief executive citing an uncertain economic backdrop. US Economy: Economic concerns loom over the midterm elections: a Grinnell College poll found 39% of Americans expect the economy to worsen over the next year, compared with 22% who expect improvement.
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