AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK Economy: GDP grew 0.1% in August, beating forecasts, and the Bank of England said businesses’ hedging helped absorb the energy shock. Chancellor John Healey says his upcoming budget will offer consumers and businesses “breathing space.” Malaysia’s Data-Centre Boom: New data centres will have to pay for electricity transmission upgrades and their full allocated power capacity, limiting the cost to other users. Small-Business Support: Google.org pledged $15 million to help Indian small businesses use AI to improve access to credit, compliance tools and markets. India’s IPO Market: Jio Platforms began investor outreach for a potential ₹30,213-crore IPO, with proceeds set to help repay borrowings. Global Investment: Qatar’s $3 billion Fund of Funds added US investor Activate Capital, which plans to open its first international office in Doha. Iran’s Inflation: Official figures put inflation at 89.8%, drawing criticism after a former labour minister said high prices were the country’s only economic problem.
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