AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoUS-Canada Trade War: Mark Carney says Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar after the US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods; Carney argues Washington’s demands were “too much” and “offered too little,” while US officials blame Canada for the deal collapse. Rates & Bonds: The bond selloff is back in focus as the 30-year Treasury yield jumped to a 2007 high, making mortgage-rate relief harder and adding pressure to long-duration equities. US Debt Watch: The federal debt passed $40tn, renewing debate over how higher borrowing costs could hit stocks. AI & Semis: Nvidia’s earnings are the next big catalyst for AI hardware sentiment, while China’s YMTC filed for a $4.6bn STAR market IPO after CXMT’s record debut. Crypto Regulation: The SEC’s proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets” would create a dedicated securities framework, and Ripple’s CEO says US crypto rules are nearing a turning point ahead of a Sept. 15 CLARITY Act vote. Banking & Markets: Egypt’s exchange is pushing for more index weight via upgrades and potential new listings; Pakistan’s market keeps drawing foreign interest after a strong two-year run. Middle East Risk: US-Iran tensions and Hormuz uncertainty are again feeding into energy and shipping worries.
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