AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRules-Based Trade Push: Cambodia’s commerce minister Cham Nimul urged RCEP/CPTPP members to back a rules-based multilateral trading system and support “aspiring economies” joining big blocs, spotlighting Cambodia’s CPTPP bid. Digital Finance Leap: The UAE’s IHC executed a Dh110m institutional stablecoin transaction on ADI Chain, signaling regulated digital finance moving from pilots to live use. Central Bank Tightens Credit: Sri Lanka’s CBSL cut risk in gold-backed lending with a 70% loan-to-value cap and tightened vehicle financing LTVs from 25 May. FX Pressure in Ghana: The cedi slid further, now flagged as sub-Saharan Africa’s worst-performing currency in 2026 amid energy-linked foreign-currency demand. Market Mood Check (NGX): Nigeria’s equities turnover halved week-on-week to N161.8bn, with financial services dominating trades. Crypto Stress Test: BitMine’s aggressive ETH accumulation is under scrutiny after reported unrealized losses around $7.3bn. Wall Street Watch: Markets head into a holiday-shortened week focused on core PCE inflation and major tech earnings.
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