AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMonetary Policy & FX: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas should keep tightening to rein in inflation, GlobalSource Partners says, warning markets aren’t fully convinced by guidance as the peso slides. Growth Outlook: Philippines economists at UA&P see growth rebounding to above 4% in Q4 on a catch-up in infrastructure, despite a tepid Q3 and flood/spending delays. Markets: Manila stocks snapped a four-day drop as manufacturing activity improved, with the PMI rising to 54.9 in August. Digital Economy: Saudi Arabia’s comms minister starts a US visit for G20 digital-economy talks, aiming to pull AI investment and strengthen digital infrastructure. Trade & Tariffs: Wisconsin ginseng farmers say tariffs—especially on exports to China—are squeezing margins amid higher input costs. US Rates & Debt: Bloomberg reports traders scrambling to hedge Treasuries as deficit and inflation fears push yields higher. UK Economy: The British Chambers of Commerce warns the UK is stuck in the “slow lane” as investment weakens. Asia Workcation Boom: Bangkok tops the world workcation ranking for 2026, beating Tokyo and others. Energy/Infrastructure Shock: Grand Canyon flooding threatens tourism revenue as a washed-out pipeline shuts lodging at the South Rim. Business & Investment: Navi Mumbai’s Kamdhenu Realities buys a 4-acre Thane-Belapur plot for ₹150 crore to build a Grade-A commercial park.
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