AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. Jobs: Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, beating forecasts, while unemployment dipped to 4.1%. Earlier months were revised higher, but 3.1% annual wage growth remains below inflation. Canada’s Economy: Unemployment rose to 6.7% as the country lost 4,700 jobs, with full-time and private-sector employment under pressure. Ottawa unveiled a C$142.1 billion spending and tax-break plan to attract investment and reduce reliance on the U.S., forecasting just 1% growth in 2026. Nigeria’s Digital and Creative Sectors: The government is unlocking more than US$600 million in financing for businesses, while a separate initiative aims to draw more diaspora investment into the economy. Vietnam’s Digital Economy: Gross merchandise value is projected to reach US$49 billion in 2026, up 20% year over year, with e-commerce leading growth.
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