AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Growth Outlook: The IMF says AI could lift productivity and investment (with AI spending potentially topping $2T in 2026) but also risks job disruption and wage pressure. Global Demand & Resilience: OECD projects global growth at 2.9% in 2026 and flags Middle East uncertainty; meanwhile euro-zone activity accelerated in September despite energy shocks. Regional Economies: Zambia grew 7.2% in Q2 as inflation eased to 6.1%, while Jordan showed “notable resilience” in early 2026 with EBRD citing agriculture, manufacturing and trade. Policy & Business Climate: Abu Dhabi extended “Tajer Abu Dhabi” rules to help firms operate without physical premises; Malaysia’s Budget 2027 talk centers on boosting private consumption amid softer demand. Trade & Investment: Armenia and Iran leaders pushed expanded trade ties; China and the US reached consensus on tariffs and trade councils and held an AI dialogue. Finance & Markets: Mongolia reported bank loan growth of 14.3% with non-performing loans at 5.3%; Nigeria’s NASD OTC bourse floated a N12bn rights issue for tech and infrastructure. Work & Productivity: UK research estimates poorly designed workplaces cost £71.4bn a year in lost GDP.
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