AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIMF Watch: The IMF says Saudi Arabia’s economy has shown “agility and resilience” despite the Middle East war, but warns that any renewed shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz could hit trade, confidence and growth. Eurozone Growth: Eurostat puts eurozone Q2 growth at 0.4%, led by exports and steadier jobs/incomes; Moldova expects weaker momentum. RBI Rates: Economists expect the RBI to hold the repo rate in August, keeping a neutral stance but with a hawkish tone as inflation risks linger. Rupee Support: A Bank of Baroda report links the rupee’s limited July fall to capital inflows and RBI forex measures even as oil prices jumped. Food Inflation Risks: Bank of Baroda flags uneven monsoon and low reservoir levels, with El Nino still a threat. Corporate/Jobs Debate: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu warns AI spending is shifting budgets away from hiring, raising job-creation concerns. Labor Disruption: WestJet confirms a cabin crew work stoppage, offering refunds/rebooking as negotiations continue. Energy/Heat: Hungary plans to shut down its Paks nuclear plant unit(s) after Danube water levels fall to record lows. Trade & Industry: Turkey reports rising steel output and stronger exports of medium-high/high-tech products; Argentina and South Korea announce a critical minerals partnership.
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