AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMonetary & Markets: Nepal’s NEPSE slid 20.48 points to 2,566.76 as turnover fell by over Rs 1 billion, while India’s Sensex jumped and Nifty rose alongside a weaker rupee that closed at 96.30 per US dollar. Rates Watch (US/India): A White House economist said Fed rate hikes may be over for 2026 after a soft September jobs report, and India’s RBI is widely expected to lift the repo rate by 25 bps in October amid inflation and crude-oil pressure. Trade & Investment: India and the UAE discussed expanding trade and investment, while Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and the UAE backed a railway corridor linking Central Asia to Pakistan’s seaports. Energy & Food Security: The EU temporarily suspended Namibia fresh meat imports after an FMD outbreak, and Turkey’s “Development Road” project was pitched as a potential $80bn-a-year energy corridor. Jobs & Tech: Malaysia warned that AI, the gig economy and e-commerce need workforce planning and regulation to protect wages and jobs, as Singapore reported its digital economy hit S$144.1bn in 2025 with rising AI adoption. Policy & Business Climate: Northern Ireland launched an automatic £63 electricity discount for eligible households, and Cyprus opened public consultation on research funding for 2028-2034.
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