AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK-US Trade Risk: Andy Burnham’s senior adviser Lord O’Neill says Britain can’t rely on the US anymore, warning Whitehall has been too US-centric as Trump’s tariff push strains ties. Middle East Supply Shock: Japan is weighing stockpiling naphtha to protect chemical supply as Hormuz tensions disrupt imports, though long-term storage is tricky. Eurozone Rates Watch: ECB policymaker Fabio Panetta calls the euro outlook “fragile,” urging rate decisions to be tested across scenarios amid shifting energy, wages and growth risks. Oil & Gold: Oil edges up but stays cautious on supply/demand; gold slips as investors wait for Fed meeting minutes. Jordan Real Estate: Jordan’s property market shows momentum—June revenues up 39% and trading volume up 7% year-on-year, despite a small first-half volume dip. UAE Green Licensing: Expo City Dubai’s Green Licence will back six firms with a Dh400,000+ support package to scale clean-tech and circular economy projects. Workplace & Skills: UK research flags weak manager goal-setting and reviews, while a report warns young people face AI-driven barriers to entry-level jobs. Digital Economy Governance (Nigeria): Nigeria’s ministry says regulation of internet platforms will stay unchanged for now while a harmonised policy framework is developed. Climate Risk (Pacific): UN warns southwest Pacific warming is accelerating marine heatwaves and threatens fisheries, tourism and livelihoods.
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