AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAuto Dispatches: India’s passenger vehicle dispatches rose ~21% YoY to 4.60 lakh units in September as carmakers ramped supply ahead of the festive season, led by Maruti (+37%) with Tata Motors, M&M and Hyundai also posting double-digit gains. UK Manufacturing: The UK Manufacturing PMI stayed in expansion (51.9) but output growth slowed as higher energy, transport and input costs weighed on parts of the sector. Telecom Expansion: Nigeria’s NCC granted Swift Telephone Network (STN) a Unified Access Service Licence, enabling voice, data and broader telecom services as the firm targets digital-divide bridging. Housing Watch (Singapore): Private-home prices held up (up 1.4% QoQ in Q3) while transaction volumes fell ~30%, and HDB resale may stabilize after three straight quarters of decline. Markets & Rates (US): US jobless claims stayed near 57-year lows, supporting labor-market stability even as bond yields remain volatile ahead of key jobs data. AI/Tech Demand: Micron flagged tight RAM supply into 2027-28 as AI-driven demand outpaces production ramp. Food & Consumer Trends: China’s instant noodles are shifting from price competition to premium, healthier products as leading players improve profitability despite softer volumes.
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