AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing & Construction: Cyprus issued 2,915 building permits in Jan–Apr 2026 (+35.1% YoY), with permits value and planned units also jumping, but labour and bureaucracy are still bottlenecks; in the UK, Southland/Otago strength is tied to affordability while Auckland/Wellington lag, reinforcing a “K-shaped” housing divide. Energy & Commodities: The IEA cut its 2026 oil demand forecast again (down 1.6 mb/d), citing Hormuz closures and maritime disruptions, while oil prices hover near $90 amid Middle East supply fears; gold keeps climbing, with Pakistan’s tola up Rs4,200 to Rs463,936. Auto & Industrial Demand: Chinese EV exports are shifting toward Europe as BYD and others retool regional mixes; Chevrolet exits China production to focus on exports, as local BEV leaders dominate. AI & Finance Infrastructure: Apex Group and Numerix went live with advanced market risk analytics inside RiskMonitor; data-centre insurance is set to more than double to £17.8bn by 2030 as AI infrastructure expands. Corporate Growth Signals: Inc. 5000 repeaters Emparion and Televero Behavioral Health highlight sustained demand for retirement-plan design and behavioral healthcare systems. Market Psychology: Advisors stress emotion control as volatility rises—avoiding headline-driven moves remains the key theme.
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