AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK Economy: Economists expect UK GDP to dip 0.1% in July, with July weakness likely dragging Q3 after a strong June helped by football and hot weather. Brexit Impact: Stanford economist Nick Bloom says Brexit may have cost the UK 6–8% of GDP—money that could have transformed NHS waiting lists if recouped. Malaysia Energy & Rates: Bank Negara Malaysia kept the overnight policy rate at 2.75% as inflation stays contained, while the government says fuel supply is stable despite higher-price risks from West Asia shipping disruptions. Qatar Outlook: Fitch affirmed Qatar’s ‘AA’ rating with stable outlook, citing easing LNG threats and a rebound as North Field expansion ramps up. Global Markets: Goldman Sachs expects global equity gains to slow to 5–9% over the next year as bond yields constrain upside. India Exports & Energy: India is emerging as a key diesel supplier to Europe amid Russia export slumps, with flows through Bab-el-Mandeb still holding up. Business & Policy: Bangladesh private economic zone developers want a Tk10,000 crore low-cost, long-tenor fund to make sites investment-ready; Cyprus passed a law to create a business development organisation to plug SME funding gaps. Tech & Work: A reported shift in FinTech sees senior developers moving toward fractional roles amid burnout and AI anxiety. Local Disruption: Nepal’s highway collapse is forcing alternative LPG and fuel routes into Kathmandu Valley, while Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air cancelled flights due to volcanic ash affecting Jakarta operations.
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