AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarkets and Policy: China’s A-share indexes surged as investors welcomed firmer economic data and policy support, including a cut in the central bank’s share-buyback lending rate. Oil prices fell 8% as markets bet on de-escalation in the Iran conflict. US Economy: Democrats’ midterm gains, including control of both congressional chambers, reflected voter frustration over affordability and the administration’s economic and trade policies. Rates and Growth: Eurozone inflation hit 4%, raising pressure on the ECB to hike rates as the economy stalls; US private employers added 86,000 jobs in October. Regional Outlook: Mexico’s services sector returned to growth, but manufacturing remains in contraction and the broader recovery is fragile. The Philippines’ digital economy accounted for 9.8% of GDP in 2025, with digital adoption offering small businesses new routes to customers and smoother transactions.
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