AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Risk to Markets: IEA/IMF/World Bank/WTO warn the prolonged conflict is draining oil inventories fast via the Strait of Hormuz, lifting energy and fertilizer costs and threatening food security and jobs. Oil & FX Spillovers: WTI slid back under $87 on US-Iran ceasefire-extension hopes, while RBI reported a 52% jump in FY26 FX transaction gains to Rs 1.69tn as it sold $195bn spot to curb rupee volatility; Sri Lanka’s ex-CBSL chief says rupee pressure is mainly external shocks and market overreaction. India Equities & Macro: Indian benchmarks ended the week lower on below-normal monsoon fears and FII selling, with Nifty down 0.72% and Sensex down 1.44%, as crude’s drop helped some sectors. Crypto Regulation Push: SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the CLARITY Act is on track to pass Congress and get Trump’s signature, aiming to clarify digital-asset rules. Housing & Real Estate Signals: India’s top listed developers are accelerating pan-India expansion to reduce single-city risk; in the US, Illinois’ BUILD plan debate centers on zoning control and gentrification concerns. Local Growth Themes: New Zealand’s vehicle rental stays price-led as budget travelers compare rates; LGT Global Hospitality posted strong FY26 growth; and Nigeria reaffirmed EV growth support via local content and tech transfer.
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