AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAirline M&A Watch: United reportedly approached Delta about a merger, but talks stalled after preliminary review—raising the usual antitrust and regulator scrutiny for any big U.S. carrier tie-up. Central Banking & Inflation: India’s RBI chief Sanjay Malhotra said price stability stays the top priority as inflation risks re-emerge, with the next MPC decision set to be data-dependent. Philippines Banking Health: BSP data show the gross bad-loan ratio fell to 3.29% in June, the lowest in six months, as lending expanded and credit stress eased. Middle East Shipping & Oil: U.S.-Iran attacks are paused for now, but the broader war keeps pressure on maritime routes and markets, with Strait of Hormuz dynamics still a key risk. Syria Sanctions: UN chief Guterres urged immediate lifting of all sanctions to unlock economic recovery and refugee returns. Africa Minerals Push: Nigeria and AfDB back local value addition for critical minerals, aiming to shift from raw exports to beneficiation and better mineral data control. Bangladesh Industrial Zones: Construction is restarting for China’s EPZ in Chattogram and MEP Hi-Tech is investing Tk 200cr in Mirsarai, targeting jobs and electronics manufacturing.
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