AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina’s Growth Drive: Beijing’s top planner pledged “extraordinary measures” to expand sectors including chips, aerospace and biomedicine, targeting output above 10 trillion yuan by 2030. China’s marine economy also grew 4.9% in the first nine months, to 8.5 trillion yuan. UK-EU Trade: A food and drink deal under negotiation could add an estimated £5.1 billion a year to the UK economy by easing checks and red tape, ITV reports. Hong Kong Growth: The economy expanded 5.2% year-on-year in the third quarter, lifted by exports and investment, putting growth for the first nine months at a five-year high. US Manufacturing: October’s ISM factory index rose to 55.5, its strongest reading in years, though elevated input costs remain a concern. South Africa’s AGOA Exit: Economists expect limited economy-wide damage from losing US trade preferences, but warn that agriculture and auto jobs are at risk from 2027. AI and Jobs: Goldman Sachs says workers displaced from AI-exposed roles take longer to find work and are more likely to remain unemployed a year later. Nigeria’s EV Market: One company says it has delivered more than 300 electric vehicles since late 2024, as higher petrol costs prompt consumers to reconsider the economics of driving.
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