AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets and Growth: A global sell-off hit stocks as investors weighed weaker growth, high oil prices and tighter financial conditions. Indian benchmarks fell more than 1%, while major Asian markets also slid. The UN trade body expects global growth to slow to 2.6% this year. Canada’s Jobs: Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September for a second monthly decline, pushing unemployment to 6.5%. The losses were concentrated in public services, health care, education and manufacturing, raising pressure on the Bank of Canada ahead of its October 28 rate decision. Malaysia’s Budget: The government plans to lift spending nearly 4% next year to support households and growth. The economy expanded 5.7% in the first half of 2026. Ireland’s Public Services: SIPTU has called a second public-sector strike for October 21, adding to a planned October 14 stoppage as unions seek pay increases to offset rising living costs.
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