AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEAN+3 Growth Outlook: AMRO lifted its 2027 growth forecast for ASEAN+3 to 4.1% (2026 kept at 4.1%), citing stronger AI-linked exports and investment, while warning energy/logistics costs and risks like West Asia disruptions, El Niño, market volatility, and protectionism could still bite. Malaysia Macro Upgrade: AMRO also raised Malaysia’s growth to 5.1% for 2026 and 4.8% for 2027, with inflation seen steady at 2.0% (2026) and 2.2% (2027), tied to AI export momentum. US Services Pulse: S&P Global pointed to a sharp rebound in US business growth in September, with services expansion and optimism supporting stronger near-term momentum even as pricing pressures remain a concern. AI Hardware Demand: Foxconn Q3 revenue jumped 47% y/y on AI server demand, reinforcing the AI capex-to-manufacturing pipeline. Japan Chips to India: Japanese chip-linked firms are stepping up in India, betting on Modi’s semiconductor push despite supplier and skills gaps. Energy Risk for Households: UK analysts say the energy price cap could jump again in January; Cornwall Insight flags 39 fixed deals beating the predicted cap, pushing consumers to lock in now. Investor Protection: India’s SEBI chief warned against finfluencers, anonymous tips, and unrealistic returns as retail participation grows. Capital Markets & Growth Deals: Entrex hired Enclave Capital to support financing and planned distributed data-center acquisitions.
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