AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets & Energy Shock: Deere shares slid as farm machinery sales stayed sluggish in North America, a reminder that higher fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran war are still squeezing farm budgets. EU Macro: The European Commission cut 2026 growth to 1.1% and lifted inflation to 3.1%, warning of a stagflationary hit from Middle East energy disruptions. Central Banks & Bonds: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warned rates could rise much further as bond yields jump, with long-dated Treasuries under pressure. Labor Watch (US): Weekly jobless claims fell to 209,000, but the labor market still looks “low-hire, low-fire,” while higher oil prices keep uncertainty high. Policy Response (Gulf): Dubai approved a second $408m incentives package to cushion businesses after the Strait of Hormuz closure. Africa Integration Push: AUDA-NEPAD urged faster action on African economic integration, arguing slow progress is no longer an option.
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