AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAsia Markets: New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 edged up in a mixed session as Wall Street tech weakness weighed on Japan and South Korea, while China’s state-backed buying helped lift sentiment. Oil & Risk: Brent pushed higher on renewed US-Iran tensions, keeping investors cautious across Asia. Cambodia Trade: Cambodia’s trade with RCEP jumped 24% y/y to $24.4bn in H1 2026, while ASEAN and EU trade rose to $13.3bn, underscoring regional demand momentum. Turkey External Position: Turkey reported external assets at about $403.7bn at end-May, with net international investment position still deeply negative. Crypto Derivatives & Prices: Kraken launched cash-settled, USD options on bitcoin and ether for eligible clients; Ethereum rallied above $1,820 with ETF inflows, while bitcoin stayed pressured around the mid-$60k area amid geopolitical noise. Banking Watch (India): HDFC Bank shares slid after NIM missed expectations, dragging private lenders and pressuring Nifty Bank. UK Retail Investing: MoneySuperMarket launched an app-based investment platform with Stocks & Shares ISAs from £1 and a 0.34% fee. China Market Support: China’s “national team” added about $9bn in equity purchases to stabilize stocks after a tech-led pullback.
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