AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIllegal Mining Crackdown: Nigeria’s solid-minerals sector is bleeding money as illegal mining and illicit financial flows grow, with a new NEITI–ANEEJ report citing undervaluation, corruption, smuggling, and foreign buyers’ “disproportionate influence” on pricing and export channels—despite mining contributing just 0.72% to GDP in 2023. Pensions Pressure: Spain’s pension sustainability warning returns as Santiago Niño Becerra says retirement outcomes will likely mean lower coverage and weaker purchasing power without savings. Fed Leadership Shift: The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, setting up a fresh fight over inflation control versus Trump’s push for lower rates. Middle East Shock: Germany warns growth will slow sharply in Q2 as energy costs rise and confidence falls amid Middle East tensions. Rent Squeeze: A rent-stabilization debate heats up as a city board seeks a two-year freeze, with critics arguing it could strain small landlords. Digital Economy Costs: Iran estimates massive losses from internet disruption, hitting SMEs hardest.
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