AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeopolitics & Markets: US-Iran peace deal hopes lifted global risk appetite, with Nasdaq jumping and crude easing, but investors are still bracing for slower energy unwinds and lingering Middle East complications. Banking Regulation: Moody’s warns that US bank deregulation could backfire if capital relief is used for bigger payouts or more risk, thinning buffers. India Capital Flows: RBI data shows India’s current account surplus at $4.7B in April, but foreign portfolio outflows dragged the overall balance into deficit. Foreign Investment Rules: India moves to ease foreign portfolio investor access, while Budget talk on negative gearing changes raises concerns for property investors. AI Funding & Infrastructure: DeepSeek’s $7B raise signals continued frontier AI demand; Vertiv’s completed ThermoKey acquisition expands heat-rejection capacity for AI data centres. Investor Protection: India’s ED froze ₹18.4 crore across 129 accounts in an online investment fraud probe; Saskatchewan’s regulator urges seniors to verify registration and avoid scam pressure tactics. Private Markets & IPOs: SpaceX’s record IPO keeps fueling debate on retail access and valuation, while investors grow choosier after turbulence in private markets. Climate Finance: Kenya’s new non-market climate regulations broaden the framework beyond carbon credits, affecting how projects are structured and tracked.
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