AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlobal Markets: A tech-led selloff is clouding the outlook for growth and weakening bets on December rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank. Reuters reports that falling share prices could tighten financial conditions and dent consumer spending. U.S. Economy: October payrolls rose by 165,000 and unemployment fell to 4.1%, beating expectations and strengthening the case for a rate increase. Gaming: DraftKings shares plunged after it cut its 2026 EBITDA outlook to $225 million from $800 million, citing heavy investment in prediction markets; its initial 2027 forecast also fell short of analysts’ expectations. Regional Markets: Malaysia’s benchmark fell 1.17% as global selling spread, though analysts pointed to resilient local fundamentals and expected 2026 growth above 5%. Industry Outlook: Brazil’s bus market grew nearly 10% annually from 2022 to 2025 and is forecast to expand 3.1% in 2026. Across APAC, China and India underpin car-buying demand, but affordability concerns are making consumers more selective.
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