AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpaceX IPO Surge: Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record Nasdaq debut, with shares closing about 19% higher near $161 and the deal raising over $75B—fueling fresh IPO chatter around AI. EU-India Trade Risk: A new EU sanctions proposal tied to Russia-related entities that include undisclosed Indian firms could complicate ratification of the EU-India trade deal, with unanimous approval required. Industrial AI Push: L&T Technology Services teamed with Databricks to scale Industrial AI for asset-heavy sectors, aiming to turn plant data into reliability, emissions and operational intelligence. Kenya Pension Enforcement: Kenya’s tax authority (KRA) is seeking power to freeze assets and pursue employers who deduct pension contributions but don’t remit them, with arrears reported at Ksh66.41B. Sri Lanka Finance Growth: CDB reported FY results with assets above Rs. 200B and a higher dividend, while PMF launched an Islamic finance unit (SIDQ). FX Sentiment: Traders turned most bullish on the US dollar in over a year, adding $27.8B in strengthening bets amid Middle East-driven haven demand. Bonds Watch: Sri Lanka’s bond market saw mixed auction outcomes and secondary yields easing after results.
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