AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChina IPR Push: China’s top IP regulator says it will strengthen intellectual property protection in 2026-2030 to back emerging industries like AI and quantum tech. Labor Market Watch: New Zealand banks forecast softer job growth but limited wage pressure, keeping the jobless rate at risk of staying higher. Inflation/Rates Risk: Philippines economists warn a “triple threat” (oil above $80, wage hikes, El Niño) could lift Q3 inflation and push the BSP toward more rate hikes. FX Pressure: Nigeria’s naira slid in the official market, with turnover jumping as reserves face strain from recent CBN interventions. Market Infrastructure: Abaxx Exchange market data is now available on Bloomberg, aiming to deepen commodity pricing access for global desks. Housing Signals: PulteGroup’s CEO says the U.S. housing market remains healthy on order growth, with Florida a standout. Prediction Markets Clash: A Minnesota judge blocks the state’s prediction market ban and Walz orders state employees not to use nonpublic info to trade. China Demand Mix: China’s H1 growth leaned more on consumption, with services retail rising faster than goods. Energy Transition Tech: Forecasts highlight rapid growth in green hydrogen, advanced biofuels, and shore power as ports electrify.
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