AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets: Higher oil prices pushed Wall Street lower, while Treasury yields hovered near their highest levels since 2002; PepsiCo also cut its outlook as North America’s recovery lagged. Technology: Global semiconductor sales have topped $1 trillion, four years ahead of earlier forecasts, and TSMC reported record third-quarter revenue. Economic Outlook: The World Bank expects Europe and Central Asia growth to slow to 2.2% in 2026, from 2.6% last year, citing energy costs and weaker trading partners. India: The apparel market is forecast to grow from $95.7 billion in 2025 to $146.3 billion by 2029, with rural areas already accounting for 58% of spending. Housing: Australia’s market is splitting: new listings fell 16% in Sydney and Melbourne but rose 17% in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
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