AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia Budget: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Friday’s 2027 budget will target living-cost pressures and spread growth more equitably. Global Risks: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that energy shocks, high public debt and an uneven AI investment boom threaten growth, urging cautious monetary policy. India Rates: The Reserve Bank raised its repo rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.5%, prompting a market sell-off and raising borrowing-cost concerns; it also lifted its FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%. Australia Productivity: Deloitte says growth increasingly relies on population gains rather than worker productivity, which remains below its pre-pandemic level. Tourism: Europe’s travel sector is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, ahead of the wider economy, with international visitor spending projected to rise 5.8%. Currency Pressures: Uganda’s central bank says global rates, weaker export prices and strong demand for imports are weighing on the shilling.
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