AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSouth Korea: GDP grew 1% in the third quarter, more than triple the central bank’s forecast, as semiconductor exports surged. But consumer spending fell 0.2%, underscoring the uneven recovery. Sri Lanka: The cabinet approved a $100 million Asian Development Bank loan for a recovery program focused on resilience and inclusive economic opportunities, aligned with the country’s IMF-backed reform agenda. UK Business: More than half of surveyed business leaders fear Wednesday’s Budget will leave companies worse off. Confidence has been negative for seven straight quarters, with firms calling for tax and regulatory certainty. US Rates: Moody’s economist Mark Zandi urged the Federal Reserve to hold rates, warning that higher oil prices and other risks could threaten growth. Trade: China urged the EU to avoid broader import restrictions on Chinese goods and settle trade disputes through dialogue. Workers’ Pay: US workers’ share of national income fell to 52.8%, its lowest level in records dating to 1947, as gains increasingly flow to shareholders and capital owners.
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