AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoGlobal Outlook: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva flagged AI, high energy prices and record public debt as major challenges, warning that debt could top 100% of global GDP. UNCTAD sees global growth slowing to 2.6% in 2026, with developing economies easing to 4%. Trade and Investment: Indonesia and Egypt are pursuing a trade pact and joint investment fund; bilateral trade reached $2.38 billion in 2025. Fiscal Policy: Malaysia’s 2027 budget could save five million taxpayers up to RM1,600 a year and lower tax rates for smaller businesses, supporting household spending and investment. Gulf Integration: GCC officials are pressing to complete a customs union and common market, as the non-oil sector now accounts for 79% of the bloc’s GDP.
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