AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoItaly Auto Demand & China Share: Passenger car registrations in Italy rose 3.9% YoY in July to 123,184, with electrified models still led by hybrids (HEVs 47.5% share) while BEVs slipped to 5.9%; Chinese brands gained to 11.5% share (up from 6.2%), led by BYD’s 4,466 registrations and broader mainstream expansion. Pakistan Gold: Gold prices in Pakistan climbed for a fourth straight day, up Rs4,200 per tola to Rs487,136, tracking firmer global bullion and FX moves. U.S. Housing Demand Cools: Foreign buyers cut purchases of U.S. existing homes by 19.1% over April 2025–March 2026 to 67,100 homes, citing high prices, limited inventory, and weaker international travel. Spain Housing Momentum: Spain’s home prices have risen for 48 straight quarters, now 2.3x higher than early 2014 in Madrid, driven by supply shortages and widening price-to-income gaps. AI & Defense Tech: AI in drones is forecast to surge (27.4% CAGR to $2.75B by 2030) as counter-UAS demand accelerates (to $18.29B by 2035). Shein IPO Watch: Shein targets a Hong Kong debut Sept. 1 at about $27B valuation, after delayed plans and weaker growth since 2022. Data Centers Cooling: Cooling demand tied to AI buildouts is projected to reach $37.62B by 2033 (16.1% CAGR). GLP-1 Market Push: GLP-1 drugs’ market outlook remains bullish, with forecasts pointing to major long-term expansion as obesity and diabetes treatment demand grows.
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