AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarket Mood: Philippine stocks slipped 0.13% as investors waited for GDP data and stayed cautious amid Middle East uncertainty. Energy & Shipping: Oil held steady as traders weighed Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening, with supply-risk concerns still pricing in volatility. AI & Markets: A record-breaking US rally is back, but analysts say it still needs to prove itself as investors defend breakout levels and reassess AI-related risk. Corporate Turnaround: Diageo shares jumped after CEO Dave Lewis pledged up to $850m in cost savings, aiming to stabilize sales and lift profit. Private Capital & Policy: Malaysia pitched its investment climate and data-centre momentum, while India’s Lok Sabha passed a tax bill to extend incentives for foreign investors and electronics supply chains. Banking: Ukraine’s Deposit Guarantee Fund completed liquidation of Bank National Investments, ending the bank’s legal entity status. Investable Themes: China’s nuclear build saw record private investor participation (up to 20% equity stakes), while Ras Al Khaimah reported strong H1 investment inflows and new investor registrations.
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