AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Pay Gap: A new High Pay Centre report says Britain’s top FTSE 100 CEOs earned a median £5.06m last year, with the pay ratio to workers widening to 130-to-1—its widest in eight years. Cost of Living (Namibia): Windhoek residents face another squeeze as the Municipal Council announced an average 4% rise in municipal services including water, rates, sewerage, waste and the fire brigade levy. Monetary Policy (Bosnia): Bosnia’s central bank launched a domestic instant payments system, aiming to speed transactions for citizens and businesses 24/7. Inflation & Rates (US/NZ/UK): The US leading economic index slipped 0.2% in June, while New Zealand’s inflation jumped to 4.1% (fuel-led), and UK wage growth held at 3.4% excluding bonuses—keeping rate-hike chatter alive. AI & Jobs: Wharton warns AI-driven automation could trigger a “layoff trap” as firms race to automate and erode demand. Geopolitics & Trade: Syria and Kuwait agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic ties, including a business council and renewed flight links. Ukraine Support: The IMF approved about $690m for Ukraine after a program review. UK Politics: New PM Andy Burnham pledged a new economic model and stability as borrowing came in lower than expected.
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