AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarkets Watch: European shares were subdued as investors weighed fresh earnings and M&A against Middle East-driven energy inflation worries, with STOXX 600 edging down 0.1% and ASML rising on an outlook upgrade. Crypto & Regulation: Pakistan’s crypto regulator asked a top Islamic seminary to distinguish speculative cryptocurrencies from asset-backed tokens after a fatwa cast doubt on crypto as permissible payment. Digital Payments: Jumia Nigeria CEO pushed harmonised payment systems to unlock Africa’s 500m-person digital market, citing fragmented rails and weak consumer protection. EU Climate Policy: Ten EU countries urged Brussels to rethink carbon pricing for transport and heating under ETS2, warning of added household costs ahead of the 2028 start. Corporate Finance: SpaceX shares slipped below IPO price for the first time, closing at $135.27, as investors reassess valuation and debt-funded spending. Banking/Investing: Malaysia said it has no plans for a 2% wealth tax, while adopting more targeted measures like capital gains on unlisted shares. Enforcement: Bangladesh seized about $6.2bn in assets tied to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and associates. Real Economy Trade: EU and India advanced cooperation on resilient value chains and clean technologies, while India-UK trade deals moved into operational phase.
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