AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoASEAN+3 Outlook: AMRO lifted its 2027 growth forecast for ASEAN+3 to 4.1%, citing stronger AI-related exports and investment, while keeping 2026 at 4.1% and warning growth is sensitive to West Asia energy disruptions, El Nino and financial volatility. Markets & Rates: Asia stocks rose after weak US jobs data cooled Fed hike expectations, while oil’s pullback helped ease inflation fears. India Policy Watch: The RBI MPC began a three-day meeting with a 25 bps hike widely expected as West Asia risks feed into inflation; the central bank also warned global financial stress could trigger the next crisis via geopolitics, cyber attacks or tech failures. Energy & Transport Costs: IndiGo raised fuel surcharges from Oct 6 as ATF prices jumped; airlines are also seeking government help amid West Asia-linked diversions and rupee pressure. Gulf Security: The US reportedly deployed two more Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to protect oil and gas sites as Iran tensions persist. Business & Tech: OpenAI’s Sam Altman said people should accept some AI risks for benefits; Visa found stablecoin interest outpacing use across APAC. Regional Deals: OCIC and Germany’s TUI opened the first TUI SUNEO hotel in Cambodia; ADNOC signed a deal to supply up to 2m tonnes of LNG to Thailand from 2027.
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