AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Valuations: Alphabet shed about $500 billion in market value after shares fell 12.6%. Slower-than-expected search growth and negative free cash flow heightened doubts about the returns on its vast AI spending, dragging tech shares lower in Asia. Economic Outlook: U.S. GDP grew 3.4% in the third quarter, beating expectations, but firmer inflation complicates the outlook for interest rates. Trade: China and Switzerland are set to sign an upgraded accord granting Swiss exports broad access to China, an unusual move as protectionist barriers rise elsewhere. Crypto Risk: A suspected major Binance hack sent crypto prices sliding; Bitcoin hit a six-week low as the exchange and token issuers froze billions in assets. Chipmakers: Intel shares plunged more than 20% after its outlook disappointed. Strong data-center and AI sales were not enough to offset a weak PC market.
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