AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaysia Growth Outlook: Malaysia logged 5.6% growth in 1H 2026 and expects 2H to stay strong, with Bank Negara projecting 4.0%–5.0% for 2026 as services and manufacturing lead and oil-supply stability remains key. Sri Lanka Brand Resilience: Sri Lanka’s economy topped $100bn GDP in 2025, while brand rankings show a shift toward tech and digital firms, not just banks, as the country tries to sustain post-crisis momentum. Nigeria FX Pressure: The naira weakened across FX markets as reserves fell, with renewed US–Iran tensions lifting oil and strengthening the dollar. Taiwan AI Demand Boom: Taiwan’s Q2 GDP growth accelerated to 12.9% and exports rose 21.6% year-on-year, driven by AI-related semiconductor demand. Energy Risk Premium: Oil prices edged up after Iran said it stopped tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping shipping and supply-chain worries in focus. Pakistan Stabilisation Bid: Pakistan asked the US for a $10bn exchange-stabilisation support facility to bolster reserves and ease rupee pressure. Housing Politics: Australia’s housing crisis debate turns sharper as an economist argues NIMBY opposition is the core supply bottleneck. AI Meets Insurance: A McKinsey report says insurers that adopt AI faster could gain structural advantage in underwriting, distribution, and risk management. Eurozone Data: The euro area grew 0.4% in Q2, but analysts warn the rebound may be uneven and distorted by Ireland’s multinational-driven volatility.
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