AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInflation: New Zealand’s annual rate eased to 3.7% in September from 4.1%, but remains above the Reserve Bank’s 1–3% target. Petrol prices were up 19.1% year on year, and economists expect inflation to rise again. Energy and trade: Oil climbed to $110 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, renewing pressure on businesses and households. Canada is investing up to $254 million in the Saint John Trade Corridor to expand port capacity and improve the movement of goods. Europe: Germany’s economy likely stagnated in the third quarter, while UK consumer confidence weakened ahead of the Budget as inflation and geopolitical tensions weighed on expectations. China’s data economy: Beijing established a state-owned national data group to develop data resources and support AI, deepening government involvement in a growing strategic industry.
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