AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Productivity: Investors are getting nervous about AI spending after Alphabet and Tesla reported negative free cash flow and signaled heavier AI capex, dragging shares and raising credit-risk concerns. Policy & Trade: Washington’s tariff push is back in focus as the Supreme Court fight reshapes how new levies are implemented, while businesses are urged to reassess supply-chain exposure to fresh US tariff moves. Regulation & Markets (India): SEBI proposed major reforms for portfolio managers, including overseas investing and simpler rules, and also removed probate requirements to speed up inheritance of securities and mutual fund units. Investment & Growth (Asia): Malaysia priced a US$1.5bn global sukuk with record-low spreads on strong demand, while the Philippines’ ecozones approved ₱151.9bn in investments in seven months, boosting export projects and jobs. Immigration for Investors (South Africa): The Trusted Employer Scheme expands to speed visas for qualifying employers in priority sectors. Business Enablement: Learning Tree became a ServiceNow authorised training partner, aiming to close the gap between platform investment and workforce readiness. Eurozone Pulse: A PMI rebound put eurozone activity back into growth in July, driven by new orders and services.
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