AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S. Economy: October inflation is expected to cool after two steep monthly increases, but stronger-than-expected job growth has revived expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. China: Weak domestic demand remains a major concern, with retail sales up just 1.1% in the first nine months; officials say they will support private investment and infrastructure. Africa’s Growth Outlook: Senegal’s growth is forecast to slow to 1.5% in 2027 from 6.75% in 2025 as the government pursues a smaller budget deficit. Ghana, by contrast, plans more than $9 billion in investment in job-rich sectors from 2027 to 2030. AI Investment: Anthropic reportedly committed $3.4 billion to secure gas-fired generators for data centers, even as U.S. election results signal growing resistance to new facilities. Markets: Indian stocks edged lower in Diwali’s special session after a strong weekly rally, while the NSE expects growth above 7% to support markets.
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