AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Economy: Eurostat says the eurozone grew 0.4% in Q2, beating forecasts and showing resilience despite the Iran war shock. Middle East Energy: Saudi Arabia’s economy contracted sharply as oil output fell amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and renewed threats to exports. Trade Talks: China and the EU will hold a second trade and investment consultation meeting this autumn, after intensive workstreams since the first session. EU-ASEAN Deals: Malaysia is pushing ahead on its EU free trade talks toward a 2027 conclusion, while ASEAN-Japan economic cooperation adopted a new DISG task force declaration. Digital Economy: Malaysia’s DEFA push targets ASEAN’s 680-million consumers, with e-invoicing compliance eased via thresholds for smaller firms. AI Policy: The European Commission launched tenders for up to seven AI “gigafactories” worth 30 billion euros total. Housing Costs: A new global look at home price-to-income ratios highlights affordability gaps worldwide. US Politics: Elon Musk launched a major fundraising push for Republicans ahead of midterms. Climate & Jobs: A World Bank report warns extreme heat is already costing South Asia jobs and could cut growth by 2050.**
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