AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarket Turmoil: US stocks fell as hotter-than-expected inflation and doubts over AI spending hit technology shares; the Nasdaq dropped more than 1%, while chip stocks led losses. Vehicle Shift: Petrol-only cars fell below half of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026 for the first time. Hybrids reached 18% of sales and battery EVs 17%, as higher oil prices helped spur demand for alternatives. AI and Data: The AI business intelligence market is forecast to grow from $14.3 billion in 2025 to $52.3 billion by 2030, while space-based data centers are projected to reach $28.2 billion by 2040. Clean Energy: Floating offshore wind capacity rose 38% year over year to 382 MW, but a 152 GW project pipeline highlights the challenge of turning planned investment into operating projects. Consumer Tech: AR glasses shipments are forecast to more than double in 2026 to 1.31 million units, as Meta’s momentum draws more brands into the market.
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