AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia’s Budget: Economists say expanded tax relief and lower rates could boost household spending and support growth. Global Trade: Trade reached a record $35 trillion despite wars, while UNCTAD warns the AI boom is bringing financial risks. Jobs: Canada lost 68,300 jobs in September, contrary to forecasts; U.S. jobless claims remain near a 57-year low, but hiring is subdued. U.S. Debt: The CBO director says growth alone is unlikely to stabilize federal finances, with debt projected to rise sharply as a share of GDP. Ukraine’s Economy: Russian strikes have halted operations at Kryvyi Rih’s major steel and mining complex, deepening pressure on local budgets and the country’s battered industry. Malawi’s Minerals: Extraction has begun at the Kangankunde rare-earth mine, as the government seeks investment and more local processing.
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