AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Media M&A: The U.S. Justice Department cleared the $81bn Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it boosts competition, though European regulators still need to sign off and some states may sue to block it. Space & Markets: SpaceX’s IPO frenzy kept rolling—shares jumped on debut and Musk hit trillionaire status on paper—while Korean investors reportedly got shut out after underwriters failed to allocate them shares. Renewables Deal: Masdar will buy a 49.99% stake in Repsol’s Spain renewables portfolio valued at €849m, adding 705MW of operating wind and solar plus hybridization pipeline. Trade & Investment: Uzbekistan’s Tashkent forum (June 16–19) is set to court deals worth $30.5bn last year, while Malaysia eyes incentives in Uzbekistan’s Fergana for manufacturing, pharma, tourism and food processing. Energy & Inflation Watch: Gold slid as rates stayed high amid the Iran-linked conflict; meanwhile oil is expected to stay elevated at $92–95/bbl, pressuring India’s import bill and subsidies. Digital Economy: Nigeria’s payments push is framed as essential infrastructure for growth and inclusion as Xpress Payments marks 10 years. Local Business Climate: Bahrain’s retail body says service quality and efficiency—not just more outlets—will decide competitiveness as e-commerce reshapes shopping.
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