AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Investment: Malaysia and Egypt will target stronger trade, investment and flight links, with bilateral trade up 74.7% this year—though from a low base. Industrial Growth: Jordan’s new Aqaba incentives will cover up to 75% of container-handling costs for qualifying manufacturing and assembly projects, aiming to attract investment and boost exports. Jobs and Confidence: U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose, while consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in more than a decade. Canada also shed 68,000 jobs, its second straight month of unexpected losses. Global Outlook: UNCTAD expects world growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026 as trade weakens; India is forecast to grow 7.3%, the fastest pace among major economies. Transport Investment: The EU aims to mobilize up to €12 billion for the Middle Corridor, seeking to expand trade links between Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Europe. China’s Consumer Market: AI gadgets drew shoppers during the National Day holiday, as smart devices move from novelty toward mass-market sales.
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