AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: Canada retaliated with tariffs on about $20B of U.S. goods, escalating a dispute that’s already rattled markets and supply chains, while U.S. apple growers warn Canada-linked tariffs could hit exports and prices. Markets & Rates: Russia’s Moscow Exchange rebounded above 2,100 points amid oil weakness and geopolitics, as investors globally weighed sticky inflation and upcoming Fed signals. Nvidia Earnings: Nvidia reported $96.2B Q2 revenue (+106% YoY) and guided above estimates, but shares slipped after-market as investors debated the durability of the AI spending cycle. Crypto & Stablecoins: Spot Bitcoin ETF assets neared $100B after a fresh inflow streak, while Tron said it now settles 51.4% of circulating USDT and topped 400M accounts—fueling the “stablecoin rails” push. Tokenized Finance: Coinbase tokenized stocks on Base sparked new yield “carry trade” vaults, and regulators also moved on crypto offering rules. Banking/Finance Deals: Jio Financial Services said a Bank of America tie-up will bring technology, risk management and growth capital; Financial Institutions, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend. Corporate/Capital Markets: PSE flagged Dominion’s Tampakan merger as a backdoor listing; WiseTech shares slid after profit guidance and an ACCC probe. Risk Tools: A CFTC-related debate highlighted how prediction markets are being used for hedging by smaller players.
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