AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpaceX IPO Fever: SpaceX priced its record $75bn IPO at $135/share, valuing the company near $1.77tn, with shares set to start trading on Nasdaq Friday—sparking retail demand and fresh debate over whether the valuation is justified. Crypto-Front Running: Traders are already positioning in crypto derivatives tied to SpaceX (SPCX), including a reported $16.6m USDC bet on a large long. AI + Power Markets: Investors are leaning into the “AI needs electricity” trade, with GE Vernova (GEV) highlighted as grid-exposure for the AI datacenter buildout. Grid Efficiency Demand: Market research points to capacitor banks growing to $6.8bn by 2033 as utilities and renewables push for better power quality and voltage stability. Renewables Runway: Renewable energy is projected to hit ~$2.5tn by 2033, driven by clean power adoption and energy-security spending. India Macro Pressure: Reports say India may miss its fiscal deficit target as Iran-linked energy costs strain subsidies ahead of the budget cycle. India Equities: Indian markets rose on oil relief tied to US-Iran peace hopes, while standout movers included Hexagon Nutrition’s 7%+ debut premium and Equitas SFB shares jumping after an analyst meet. FX Watch: The rupee strengthened early as crude retreated, helped by expectations of an Iran deal. Trade Diplomacy: Piyush Goyal heads to Switzerland to push the India-EFTA trade pact rollout and pharma-focused talks. Egypt Market: Egypt’s EGX closed lower Thursday, with EGX30 down 0.85% and retail dominating most transactions.
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