AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S. Growth: The economy expanded at a 3.4% annual rate in Q3, led by consumer spending and AI investment. But stubborn inflation and rising living costs are squeezing households, complicating the picture ahead of midterm elections. Europe: Eurozone growth slowed to 0.4%, from 0.6% in Q2. France’s economy shrank 0.1%, while Germany grew 0.2%; high energy costs remain a risk to businesses and consumers. Canada: GDP was flat in August for a second month, missing forecasts, and officials expect activity to weaken in September. Nigeria’s Borrowing Plan: President Bola Tinubu defended plans for billions in new foreign loans, arguing infrastructure investment can create jobs and help build a $1 trillion economy. Labour groups are questioning the need for more borrowing despite higher government revenue. Trade and Resilience: Philippine economic planning chief Arsenio Balisacan urged countries to strengthen trade and global partnerships rather than turn inward, while investing in infrastructure, skills and technology to weather uncertainty.
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