AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndia–New Zealand Trade Push: PM Modi told New Zealand CEOs in Auckland that India is “not only a market” but a launchpad for global growth, pointing to the India–NZ Free Trade Agreement and a roadmap to double two-way trade to NZD 7bn by 2030. Cocoa Value-Add Shift: Ghana secured UAE and Saudi offtake commitments for semi-finished cocoa products (liquor, butter, cake, powder), aiming to move up the value chain as bean demand and prices face pressure. Banking Momentum: RBI data shows Indian commercial banks’ credit growth hit a two-year high at 18.6% y/y by June 27, with deposits up about Rs 7tn in the fortnight, supported by schemes like ECLGS 5.0. AI in Finance: HDFC Bank’s FY26 report spotlights its GenAI platform “Neev” plus a proposed up-to-₹60,000 crore fundraising plan. Oil Market Risk: The IEA warned US–Iran escalation could disrupt Strait of Hormuz flows and upend its 2027 oil surplus forecast. Semiconductors: China’s Changxin Memory launched its DRAM IPO to close gaps with Samsung/SK Hynix/Micron, targeting DDR5/LPDDR5X demand tied to AI servers. Real Estate & Rates: Realtor.com cut 2026 home price growth to 1.2% and expects rental prices to fall again, as high mortgage rates keep affordability tight. Crypto Adoption: Binance’s co-founder said crypto usage is splitting into regional patterns—MENA for savings, LATAM for transfers, and more local-currency trading elsewhere.
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