AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace IPO Watch: SpaceX filed for a record $75bn IPO at a $1.77tn valuation, pricing at $135 per share and targeting a June 12 launch. AI Chip Strain: US trade groups warned of a memory-chip shortage driven by AI data centers, urging the Trump administration to expand US chip capacity to protect autos, electronics and medical devices. US Services Pulse: May US services activity nearly stalled (S&P Global services PMI 50.7), with weaker new orders, higher costs and softer hiring. Middle East Risk & Markets: Iran–US/Hormuz tensions kept investors cautious; oil held near $96.9/bbl and equities slid in Asia. Policy & Governance: Nepal raised its cross-border duty-free limit for land travelers to Rs 500 (from Rs 100) and passed new parliamentary rules that speed impeachment timelines while carrying motions forward. Trade/Finance Ideas: Economist Thomas Piketty called for a new global financial architecture to end trade-surplus fixation, including a UN-backed currency and clearing system. Regional Growth: Poland forecast 3.5% growth in 2026 (EBRD), supported by EU funds but pressured by energy prices and trade tensions. Business & Jobs: ADB and Standard Chartered signed supply-chain finance risk-sharing deals in India to boost SME access.
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