AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoProperty Outlook: JLL Malaysia warned that tighter mortgage approvals and potentially higher borrowing costs could weigh on housing demand in 2027. In Scotland, mortgage payments are rising and sales fell 6% quarter-on-quarter, though the market remains active. Inflation and Rates: US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above forecasts, while core inflation held at 0.3%; missing year-earlier data mean no annual rate was published. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said persistently hot core inflation could warrant a larger rate increase. AI and Capital Markets: Anthropic filed for a possible IPO of 825 million shares at $70–$78 each, which could raise more than $61 billion and test investor appetite for AI amid concerns about valuations and spending. Jobs and Growth: Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said Britain’s low-hire, low-fire labour market is making it harder for young people to enter work and may weigh on productivity and growth.
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