AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCircular Economy Push: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry says it wants 35% of factories to adopt circular practices by 2030, tying sustainability to its National Manufacturing Strategy. UK Public Finances: New IMF-based analysis shows Britain’s net government debt rising to 95.5% of GDP by 2026, as debate grows ahead of a near-£3 trillion debt milestone. Central Banking: Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said rates should stay restrictive but he sees no need to raise them unless the “worst-case scenario” hits. Inflation vs Growth: Fed-rate expectations are back in focus as labor conditions improve but inflation pressures remain elevated. Middle East Shock to Markets: Global stocks slid as Iran-Israel tensions and a tech sell-off spooked investors; South Korea’s won also drew official warnings over one-sided FX moves. Egypt Economy & Green Agenda: Egypt reported 5.2% growth (July 2025–March 2026) and launched a Red Sea initiative to protect coral reefs and boost sustainable blue economy investment. Bahrain Finance & Education: Bapco Energies opens applications for its Future Energy Leaders program; Al Baraka Islamic Bank expands cross-border account opening into Egypt; UOB and RCSI Bahrain sign an MoU to deepen research and medical education. Energy Storage Investment: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners will divest minority stakes in Scotland’s 500MW Devilla BESS project to UK public investment funds.
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