AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Canada Trade Clash: The US hit Canada with 50% tariffs on $20bn of goods, and Ottawa says it will retaliate dollar-for-dollar, raising doubts about the future of North American trade talks. Middle East Economic Pressure: Iran denounced new US sanctions as “economic warfare,” while Tehran also says its military doctrine is shifting from defensive to offensive. Market & Investor Mood: Spain’s IBEX 35 ended up on Friday but still faces a weekly slide as oil stays near $94 and bond yields rise. Tech & Markets Infrastructure: The Philippine Stock Exchange mapped nearly P2.9bn in upgrades to trading, clearing, disclosures and surveillance to broaden foreign investor access. Corporate Moves: Ardagh is weighing a sale of its metal packaging business as it reshapes its portfolio; Paytm says it’s now sustainably profitable and plans more AI and financial-services investment. Policy & Business Climate: Finland and India pushed circular-economy value-chain cooperation, while Malaysia reported record trade growth and a Cambodia export mission that beat targets. Local Business Reality: Cebu’s power crisis is pushing remote workers and businesses toward paid coworking and backup solar.
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