AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia Outlook: TA Securities expects third-quarter growth of 4.7%, slower than the previous quarter’s 6% but still healthy, and kept its 2026 forecast at 5.1%. Chip Investment: Japan and the US are backing a semiconductor project worth up to $21 billion in New York, with the first factory expected to start production in 2029. Global Risks: The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth this year and warns African economies have little room to absorb another shock as aid declines. Gulf economies face sharp contractions as disruptions to oil production and shipping outweigh higher prices. UK Economy: GDP unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August, helped by factory output; the Bank of England says firms’ energy hedges and AI activity have cushioned the shock. India’s Rise: The IMF expects India to overtake Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2027, with GDP projected at $4.52 trillion. US Consumers: Polls show the economy and cost of living are top concerns for about eight in 10 voters ahead of midterms, amid persistent price pressures.
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