AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoMarkets Rally on Bond Relief: The S&P 500 hit a fresh record as long-term yields eased and AI optimism lifted tech; traders also watched trade data as the US deficit widened to a 17-month high. Bond Volatility Watch: Strategists said the worst of the global bond sell-off may be over, but Treasury auction “tails” and still-elevated yields keep pressure on borrowers and utilities. Skydance Listing Jitters: Skydance shares fell on their NYSE debut after the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery deal closed, with Fitch flagging debt and streaming risks. US Trade Deficit in Focus: Canada’s surplus surged while the US deficit jumped on higher imports, underscoring tariff-driven reshuffling. Crypto Market Plumbing: Coinbase will delist Blast trading as the Ethereum L2 shuts down; regulators also moved on crypto rules and market access. Emerging-Market Finance: Kenya set a high minimum for Dangote IPO GDRs, while Nepal’s central bank loosened foreign bond investment limits for banks. Africa Trade Finance Gap: A WTO-linked survey found firms want more cross-border growth, but trade finance access and implementation gaps still bite.
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