AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUtility Regulation: Washington AG Nick Brown challenges Avista’s proposed rate hike, arguing the monopolist should earn about $115M less than requested, with hearings set for late August/September. Blue Economy & Budgeting: Malaysia’s Finance Minister says Budget 2027 will keep funding targeted cash support (SARA/STR) and spotlight Sabah’s marine and aquaculture “Blue Economy” via outcome-based allocations. Smartphone Credit Rules: India’s RBI limits what lenders can do when EMI payments are missed, protecting borrowers’ phones from being locked too quickly and requiring safeguards for connectivity. India Growth Plan: Equirus says India could reach a $20T economy by 2036 with ~14.2% rupee growth and a 20-step reform agenda, with services as the main engine. Geopolitics as Economics: The US and Iran are escalating into an “economic war,” with new pressure measures raising risks for energy markets and broader blowback. Circular Economy Funding: New Mexico launches an $11.5M circular economy plan, backing reuse, recycling and recovery projects to build local supply chains.
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