AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGlobal Macro: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% (from 3.5%), blaming higher oil costs and Iran-linked disruption that’s reviving inflation and weighing on demand. Asia Growth Watch: China’s Q2 slowdown looks likely as exports hold up but consumption and private investment lag, keeping stimulus hopes alive. Malaysia Economy: Malaysia’s economy minister says Malaysia can still grow 4–5% despite the IMF downgrade, pointing to strong trade, improving ringgit, and a manufacturing PMI rebound. Energy & Trade: Malaysia could gain from Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel rollout as palm oil supply shifts toward domestic use, though soybean oil pricing will decide the net impact. Markets & Rates: Australia’s wage growth stayed steady even as employment cools, with CBA warning inflation may start feeding into wages later. Corporate Funding: Europe’s corporate funding market is still open, but access is more conditional—execution certainty now matters more than just price. Crypto & Policy: Investors are bracing for a July 17 US CLARITY Act hearing as XRP trades near $1.06 and broader crypto slips. Regulated Gambling: Alberta launched regulated iGaming, aiming to pull bettors out of grey markets. Business/Real Assets: Singapore’s IPO momentum improved in H1 2026, while Malaysia led the region on listings. Sector Forecasts: Driving simulators, electric car rentals, animal feed, flotation reagents, and functional brain imaging all show multi-year growth projections.
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