AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Shock Watch: The OECD warns the Middle East conflict could push global growth down to 2.1% in 2026 (and 1.8% in 2027) if Strait of Hormuz disruptions drag on, lifting oil, gas and fertilizer prices and squeezing confidence. Global Outlook: The IEA adds that emergency oil buffers are running low and warns the world could hit a “red zone” if Hormuz isn’t fully reopened by late June/July/August. Monetary Policy: India’s RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25%, signaling caution as inflation risks and global uncertainty persist. Trade & Tariffs: The USTR proposes forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, with Singapore facing a potential 12.5% hit; comments run until July 6. US Politics & Economy: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump’s agenda in a heated House hearing, arguing tax and deregulation are boosting working Americans. Local Growth Pressure: Johannesburg business leaders warn the city’s governance and financial crisis is a “national economic emergency,” demanding urgent reforms. Skills for Jobs: Malaysia kicked off TVET Day 2026, pitching vocational training as a competitiveness engine. AI & Creator Economy: YouTube’s AI remix push raises new questions about control and rights in the creator economy.
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