AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTech Demand: Apple reportedly cut iPhone 18 Pro component orders by 15% to 20% after a $100 price increase, as consumers weigh higher costs and chip shortages. Growth Outlook: UNCTAD expects global growth to slow to 2.6% this year, but says Asia will generate 59% of it; India’s economy is forecast to grow 7.3% in FY2027, driven by domestic demand and infrastructure. Markets and Energy: Asian shares mostly rose as oil prices eased, though recent swings reflect energy-supply fears and worries about AI spending. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are backing an initiative to strengthen Asian oil security. Regional Ties: Central Asian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers advanced plans for an October 8 leaders’ meeting, with cooperation spanning trade, energy, transport and digital technology. Supply Chains: Chinese companies are building integrated production networks across Southeast Asia, using different markets for sourcing, manufacturing and assembly while targeting local consumers.
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