AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS Auto Policy: Trump’s administration finalized a rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules, setting a 2031 target of 34.9 mpg versus 50.4 mpg before—critics warn drivers may pay more at the pump. Central Banking & Housing: Australia’s RBA lifted rates to a 15-year high, with analysts warning mortgage stress could worsen as recession risks rise. China Growth Mix: China’s service sector is now driving 66.1% of H1 2026 growth, supported by policy support and resilient consumption. Iran Currency Crisis: Iran’s rial hit a new record low as war strains economic stability. Africa Resources & Sovereignty: Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, aiming to process and certify gold domestically rather than export raw material. South Asia Finance: Sri Lanka’s NDB Bank said a Deloitte forensic review pegged fraud at Rs13.64bn, raising governance concerns. Business Regulation: Nigeria’s court ordered NMDPRA to keep granting import licences to specific petroleum marketers, citing non-compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act. Digital Economy: India’s MSME and MoSPI signed an MoU to share Udyam registration data via APIs to strengthen its business statistical register. Regional Trade Links: Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia discussed a roadmap for trade, transport links, and supply chains. Infrastructure & Growth: Kazakhstan and China are pushing from raw-material trade toward integrated production chains.
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