AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Risk: Brent crude jumped 4% to above $113 a barrel as reports of possible renewed US strikes on Iran raised fears of supply disruption. China’s Financial Reach: Cross-border yuan settlements reached 70.6 trillion yuan ($10.58 trillion) in 2025, up 10.2%, as businesses broaden use of the currency beyond trade. India’s Farm Outlook: A monsoon 15% below average has left reservoir storage 24% lower than a year ago, raising concerns for agriculture and water supplies. Australia’s Economy: Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned higher inflation and interest rates could weaken growth and lift unemployment; separately, proposed financial-sector reforms aim to cut compliance costs by A$780 million a year. Global Growth: The IMF says the world economy remains resilient, but increasingly uneven and fragile, while China’s third-quarter growth was supported by exports despite weak domestic demand.
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