AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina Property: Luxury home sales are rebounding in mainland China’s top cities, but analysts warn it’s too narrow to signal a full sector recovery after years of slump and developer stress. Markets & Rates: Investors are heading into next week focused on the Fed, inflation, and geopolitics, while leaning on corporate earnings—especially AI infrastructure spend—to offset macro uncertainty. Corporate Earnings Watch: MKS posted 86% EPS growth but flagged margin pressure, while MercadoLibre pushed record quarterly revenue and doubled down on growth over near-term profit. AI & Tech Capital: Alphabet’s SpaceX stake reportedly jumped to about $94B after its IPO, and D-Wave’s bookings surge is fueling renewed debate on whether markets are finally pricing fundamentals. Energy & Policy: Tariff refunds are boosting corporate profits and are being linked to faster US GDP growth, adding to the AI-driven tailwinds. Crypto & Finance Innovation: Solana added $378M in tokenized US Treasury inflows, while XRP sits near $1 amid regulatory uncertainty. Real Economy & Compliance: New Zealand’s electricity debate is shifting toward incentives for data-centre demand, and Wellington renters report mould despite Healthy Homes compliance. Tourism: Oman is leaning on India as a key source market for 2026, betting on longer stays despite regional risks.
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