AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI-driven growth: Taiwan’s economy surged 12.9% y/y in Q2, led by a 21.6% export jump tied to AI and semiconductor demand. FX pressure: Sri Lanka’s rupee slid 7.9% vs the dollar in H1, with the central bank shifting between buying and selling to manage volatility and reserves. Coastal rights under strain: Tanzania’s blue-economy push is squeezing small-scale fishers’ access to traditional grounds, raising livelihood and rights concerns. Retail jobs hit: Betfred plans to close 132 stores and cut 600 jobs, blaming economic uncertainty and higher gambling taxes. Housing slowdown debate: Australia’s housing prices cooled, with Labor pointing to rate and fuel effects rather than policy alone. Inflation watch (Turkey): Istanbul inflation eased, while Turkey’s national annual rate fell to 31.75% in July. Policy uncertainty risk: A Fed-communication critique warns opaque guidance could raise market volatility. Regional investment: Saudi non-oil growth and major projects keep real estate momentum, per CBRE. Trade outlook: World Bank kept the Philippines 2026 growth forecast at 3.7% but flagged slower recovery ahead.
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