AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Ceasefire & Oil: Trump says a US-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices lower and easing global economic pressure. Central Banking & Rates: The Fed’s outlook is rattling markets as investors price in potential hikes; the Philippines’ BSP raised its policy rate by 25 bps to 4.75% to anchor inflation expectations. Trade & Transport Costs: Karachi Port froze a proposed 5% tariff increase for FY2026-27 to cut costs for importers/exporters. Digital & Payments: Pakistan pilots Raast QR for motorway e-challan payments, aiming to speed up and digitize fines. Capital Markets: India’s NSE is set for a record ₹30,000 crore IPO via an offer-for-sale structure, while Tata Motors plans up to 2.5% CV price hikes from July 1. Africa’s Growth Drivers: GSMA says mobile tech added $240bn to Africa’s economy in 2025 and could reach $290bn by 2030; Absa backs entrepreneurship education amid South Africa’s high unemployment. Competitiveness Watch: Hong Kong ranks No. 2 globally in competitiveness, its best showing in seven years. Debt Stress: Russia’s debt burden is rising as sanctions force more expensive domestic borrowing. Mining & Commodities: UNCTAD warns Papua New Guinea can’t rely on tariff cuts alone for competitiveness; copper demand is boosting leverage for African producers.
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