AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFed Watch: Five major bank economists expect the Reserve Bank to lift New Zealand’s cash rate to 2.75% on Wednesday, signaling an end to falling borrowing costs. Global Policy & Trade: APEC senior officials wrapped talks in Dalian, pushing deliverables on connectivity, AI and the digital economy amid trade uncertainty. G20 Spotlight: Asheville, N.C. hosts the G20 Finance Track meeting, with local leaders projecting about $2m in visitor spending and a boost to tourism recovery. AI & Data Economy: China says its data industry hit 6.78tn yuan in 2025, feeding AI growth and expanding dataset and data-center capacity. Middle East Finance: BENEFIT expands GCC cross-border credit bureau links by integrating Bahrain’s system with Oman’s “Mala’a,” aiming to improve corporate credit decisions. Public Health Meets Productivity: Canada’s adult vaccination gaps—like shingles coverage—could be a drag on healthy aging and productivity, with closing gaps framed as an economic win. Disaster Costs: Nepal estimates flood rebuilding could cost $4–5bn, nearly a tenth of the economy.
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