AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Outlook: IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok are set to focus on the Middle East war, energy costs and debt pressures, as higher diesel and fertilizer prices threaten growth. China: High-frequency data points to improving third-quarter momentum, with stronger consumer spending and a sharp rise in investment in AI, robotics and other frontier industries. United States: September headline inflation is forecast to accelerate on higher gasoline prices, while softer core inflation may give the Federal Reserve reason to hold rates steady. United Kingdom: Economists expect the economy to have contracted in August, putting added pressure on the government ahead of its budget. Ethiopia: Foreign-exchange reforms are increasing price uncertainty and working-capital strains for businesses reliant on imported inputs, even as policymakers seek long-term stability and investment.
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