AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFX Intervention & Rates: The US joined Japan in a rare yen-support operation, helping push USD/JPY back toward ~156 after a week of volatility; the move also fed into Treasury yield swings and broader risk sentiment. Big Tech Rally: Amazon crossed $3T market cap after Q2 results, with AWS growth cited as the key driver for the post-earnings surge. Crypto Mood: Bitwise’s CIO says Bitcoin is bottoming, pointing to leverage unwind and improving ETF flows, while FalconX reportedly cut ~10% of staff amid the crypto slump. Retail Trading Platforms: MoneySimpler launched no-code AI automated trading for retirement-focused users, while new multi-asset broker platforms pitch single-account access across FX, equities, commodities and crypto. Market Infrastructure: HKEX debuted 5-year China government bond futures offshore, aiming to deepen yuan risk-management tools for international investors. Corporate Finance: Guam’s water authority won approval for up to $110M bond borrowing/refunding; Ethos authorized a $100M buyback. Energy & Commodities: Gold in Dubai stayed under Dh500 for a second week as analysts flagged “higher for longer” rate pressure. MLB Deadline (Finance-adjacent): Dodgers landed Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal; Phillies added Brooks Raley, while Mets traded Luke Weaver to the Pirates—reminding markets how fast liquidity and leverage shift at deadline time.
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