AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War: The U.S. tariff push on Canadian goods is triggering retaliation and raising recession fears, with economists warning costs could hit households and jobs quickly. Fed Watch: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s inflation alarm is pushing rate-hike bets higher, lifting bond yields and rattling markets even as stocks end the week mixed. Canada Growth & Policy: StatCan says Q2 GDP grew at a 3.3% annualized pace, but Ottawa is also funding quantum manufacturing and worker/business support to blunt tariff shocks. Nigeria Governance & Finance: President Tinubu orders a forensic audit of IPPIS and federal systems after “fake agencies” and ghost-worker findings, aiming to restore payroll integrity and free fiscal space. Armenia Money Flows: A “Zangezur gambit” analysis highlights how remittances and Russian tourism dominate Armenia’s inbound cash picture. Food & Energy Prices: India’s CNG prices rise in Delhi; Mumbai wholesale milk prices jump ahead of the festive season. Local Economy Signals: Pennsylvania’s Little League World Series is projected to inject about $40M; Glasgow tourism spending surged to £2.74B. Business Moves: Lexicon Bank expands leadership; Raise Financial hires ex-Upstox exec Abhishek Singh to lead Pluto Insurance.
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