AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoG7 Finance Talks: G7 finance chiefs met in Paris and agreed the global economy can’t keep absorbing trade imbalances, but offered few concrete steps beyond pledging multilateral cooperation. They pushed for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and said pressure on Russia over Ukraine must continue, as bond-market volatility and Middle East-driven energy shocks feed inflation fears. Iran Flashpoint: In Washington, Trump warned fresh U.S. strikes on Iran could come within days if talks fail, after he paused an earlier move—raising the risk of another escalation. Fed Transition: The new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, is set to be sworn in at the White House, spotlighting concerns about central bank independence amid higher inflation. Philippines Watch: The World Bank warned the Philippines’ slowdown could hit poorer households and lift food prices as energy costs bite. Regional Politics: Asean survey results put the Philippines strong on sovereignty issues, but lagging on broader problem-solving.
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