AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets Jolt: Wall Street slid off record highs as higher oil prices hit bonds and tech-led rallies cooled, dragging the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq lower and pointing to a weaker ASX open. Rupee Under Pressure: India’s rupee sank past 96 per dollar, with officials and the central bank trying to curb depreciation as foreign outflows and costly energy imports bite. West Asia Shockwave: A 20,000-ton LPG shipment reached Kandla after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran signals it may seek fees from tech firms using subsea cables—raising new uncertainty for global trade routes. APEC Trade Focus: APEC’s “China Year” builds momentum ahead of the Suzhou ministers’ meeting on May 22-23, with talks on digital trade and reducing cross-border barriers. Philippines Resilience Push: Manila signed a UNESCAP trust fund deal for climate and disaster preparedness and is eyeing ADB financing for critical minerals supply chains. Business Moves: Prudential agreed to buy 75% of Bharti Life for ₹3,500 crore, and ICEYE plans an India production hub for small satellites.
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