AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarket Shock: A tech-led sell-off pushed the Nasdaq 100 briefly into correction territory as weak Intel and Amazon outlooks revived doubts about whether heavy AI spending will pay off. Alphabet suffered a record market-value loss of about $511 billion. Oil Risk: Brent crude touched $118 a barrel as attacks on Gulf shipping and energy assets raised fears of renewed supply disruption. Economic Pulse: The global picture was mixed: US third-quarter growth came in at 3.4%, while Germany grew just 0.2% and France slipped into contraction. Slower US labor-cost growth offered some relief on inflation. Africa’s Growth Challenge: The World Bank urged sub-Saharan African countries to turn rapid urbanization into jobs through better infrastructure, planning and private investment; the region’s urban population is projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2050. Trade Outlook: Ahead of China’s import expo, an Indonesian expert said the event could help smaller firms access Chinese buyers, while an ADB report warned that weak digital-trade rules and coordination are holding businesses back. Vietnam Autos: Sales rose 20.2% in the first nine months, putting the market on track to approach 700,000 vehicles in 2026 as electric and hybrid models gain ground.
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