AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEurope’s Trade and Energy Divide: EU leaders are weighing stronger trade defenses against China as the bloc’s deficit widens, while disagreeing over energy costs and carbon pricing. ECB President Christine Lagarde warned bond-market turmoil could further slow growth. Ukraine and Russia: Zelenskyy is seeking €70 billion in EU support for 2027, while criticizing Washington’s easing of sanctions on Russian energy; EU leaders have yet to agree on new funding. Global Economy: IMF officials described the world economy as resilient but warned risks remain, including energy shocks and rising debt. Asia’s Growth Push: Indonesia is targeting 6% growth in 2027 through digital investment, as ASEAN prepares a digital economy pact. Vietnam has also signed a free-trade deal with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland to broaden its export markets. Amazon Security: Indigenous leaders are urging the UN to confront criminal networks driving illegal mining, logging and drug trafficking across the Amazon.
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