AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSARB Watch: South Africa’s rand is holding steady as investors brace for the next interest-rate call, with inflation at 4.0% (top of the tolerance band) raising the odds of a 25-basis-point hike. South Asia Capital Flows: India’s market is still seeing heavy foreign selling as FIIs exit on weak earnings growth, high US yields, and rupee pressure—though some hope a profit rebound could bring money back. CEPA Momentum: India’s Piyush Goyal heads to Canada for CEPA talks with 100+ business leaders, aiming to push bilateral trade toward $50bn by 2030. Regulation Shock: Pakistan’s CDA has launched a crackdown on Islamabad guest houses, warning hundreds to shut within seven days—raising fears of job losses and legal confusion. Business Recovery: The US SBA opened a Business Recovery Center on Saipan for firms hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, offering in-person help for disaster loans. Corporate Results: LIC topped India’s Q4 profit charts, lifting investor confidence after a 23% jump in net profit. Local Economy Pressure: Greenland’s tourism-linked Filipino families keep working through harsh winters, underscoring how migration is reshaping household budgets.
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