AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousehold Pressure in South Africa: DebtBusters’ Money Stress Tracker says cost of living has overtaken interest rates as the top financial worry, with inflation concerns up 28% and electricity worries nearly doubling. Policy Watch: Markets are bracing for South Africa’s MPC decision as economists split on whether the SARB holds or hikes. Nigeria Markets & FX: NGX shares edged higher, lifting market cap above ₦159tn, while the naira gained ₦4.80 at the official market. Power Finance: Nigeria’s federal government is raising a fresh ₦729bn power bond after a ₦501bn debut, aiming to deepen long-term funding for the sector. Japan FX: Japan signaled it’s ready to intervene as the yen hits a 40-year low. India Rates & Tariffs: Indian markets slid as oil and West Asia tensions weighed; pharma stocks fell after Trump’s generic-drug tariff roadmap. Corporate/Banking: Bandhan Bank shares plunged after cutting RoA guidance; IndusInd Bank hit a 52-week high ahead of results. Energy Trade Risk: Red Sea disruptions resumed as tankers reportedly rerouted after Houthi warnings. Media Business Model: UK publisher Reach shares fell after AI Overviews cut Google referrals, forcing more cost-cutting.
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