AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGeopolitics & Energy Shock: Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s St. Petersburg oil terminal as Putin’s SPIEF forum opens, with fires, airport disruptions, and mobile internet outages—another reminder that war risk is now directly pricing into energy and logistics. Global Growth Watch: The OECD cut its global growth outlook to 2.8% for 2026, warning the U.S.-Iran conflict could keep energy and shipping disruptions elevated. Canada Macro: After a technical recession, the OECD expects Canada’s GDP growth to strengthen to 1.2% by end-2026 and 1.7% in 2027, supported by consumption, defence/infrastructure spending, and energy exports. Trade Policy: The U.S. proposed tariffs up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies over forced-labour concerns, raising the stakes for exporters from India and others. Central Banking: Ghana’s central bank says inflation has fallen to about 3.4% and vows to sustain stability as rates ease. Local Economic Development: Kentucky lawmakers approved major agriculture funding and development board support; New York’s Knicks playoff run is projected to generate $202M in local economic activity.
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