AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSanctions & Health: A CEPR report says US sanctions on Cuba since 2017 are the “primary cause” behind a 148% jump in Cuba’s infant mortality from 2018 to 2025, warning the current fuel blockade could worsen it further. Inflation Watch (Canada): Canada’s April inflation rose to 2.8%, driven mainly by higher gas prices tied to the Iran war and the switch to pricier summer blends. War Economics (Russia/Ukraine): A Russian lawmaker warned Russia can’t sustain a prolonged Ukraine war as defense spending nears 40% of the budget, while Ukraine’s economy showed a modest April improvement after earlier contraction. Policy & Oversight: Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s central bank is expanding stress tests for pension funds and insurers, flagging vulnerabilities under severe shocks. Trade/FDI Pressure (Sri Lanka): A think tank says Sri Lanka’s trade and FDI agenda lacks ambition and urgency, with implementation gaps getting harder to ignore as rivals move faster. EU Circular Economy: The EEA says scaling circularity could cut EU climate impact by 22% and reduce raw-material dependence. Housing/Consumer Mood (US): Home Depot beat expectations despite housing still stuck, and pending home sales edged up 1.4% in April.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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