AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEarnings Watch: Investors brace for a dense Aug. 24–28 results run, with Nvidia’s post-market report the key test for whether AI infrastructure spending stays hot, alongside Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Marvell and Dollar General. Crypto Flows: Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs logged one of their strongest weeks, with BlackRock pulling in about $1.87B net inflows over five sessions, as risk appetite rose on Treasury liquidity buyback plans. Saudi Tech Capital: LEAP 2026 in Riyadh is set to draw 1,000+ investors managing $14.3T, with expanded matchmaking to connect startups and capital. India Capital Inflows: Foreign investors bought $23,544cr of Indian equities in August, citing steadier currency and earnings momentum. Shareholder Returns: Samsung unveiled a record shareholder payout plan (90–110T won) but shares cooled after investors wanted more clarity on buybacks. Policy & Markets: Nigeria’s market slid after CBN widened access to its OMO framework, shifting investor positioning. Investment Promotion: Bangladesh launched Invest Bangladesh as a single apex investment agency under the PM’s office. Hospitality Deals: IHG expanded in Taiwan and inked a luxury portfolio deal with Harilela, adding new properties across Asia. Gold Positioning: Ray Dalio urged a 10–15% gold allocation amid U.S. debt concerns, while investors also weighed gold-vs-jewellery as “investment” choices.
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