AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Monetary Policy Watch: White House economist Chris Phelan said the Fed may be done hiking for 2026 after a weak September jobs report, with hiring slowing but unemployment still near a “healthy” level. AI & Jobs Regulation: Malaysia’s communications minister warned that AI, the gig economy and e-commerce need workforce planning and guardrails so “creative destruction” doesn’t turn into job losses and unfair pay. Regional Growth Upgrades: AMRO lifted Malaysia’s growth forecast to 5.1% for 2026 on AI-related exports and investment, while flagging inflation around 2%. Central Asia Connectivity: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the UAE signed an MoU to study a rail corridor linking Central Asia to Pakistan’s seaports, with Afghanistan in the route. EU Trade & Health: The EU temporarily suspended Namibia fresh meat imports after an FMD outbreak, while allowing some processed products. Digital Economy: Singapore reported its digital economy hit S$144.1bn in 2025 (19.3% of GDP) as AI adoption among SMEs rose. Energy Corridor Pitch: Türkiye’s “Development Road” project was touted as an energy corridor worth up to $80bn annually if scaled. Nigeria Economy Snapshot: Nigeria’s Q2 2026 GDP grew 4.43% y/y, but electricity supply contracted 10.63%, underscoring power constraints.
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