AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoU.S. Growth: The economy expanded at a 3.4% annual pace in the third quarter, led by consumer spending and AI investment, but inflation at 3.7% complicates the Federal Reserve’s next move. India’s Outlook: The Finance Ministry projects 7.35% growth in the July–September quarter, with officials saying momentum could continue through fiscal 2027. China’s Industry: Industrial sales rose 7.4% in the first nine months, while advanced manufacturing grew 12.3% in the third quarter, highlighting the shift toward high-tech production. Household Pressure: Japanese shoppers are trading convenience for cheaper bulk groceries as prices rise; convenience-store visits fell 3.8% in September from a year earlier. Iraq’s Crisis: The IMF has begun talks on a new lending program as war fallout and weak non-oil revenues strain public finances; it forecasts a 16% economic contraction this year. Mineral Processing: Tanzania is pressing investors to process minerals locally, aiming to lift mining’s share of GDP from 10.3% in 2025 to 15% by 2030.
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