AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Russia Sanctions: The EU adopted its 21st sanctions package, expanding asset freezes and transaction bans across Russia’s banking and financial system, including 94 banks and major financial institutions plus added crypto service providers. Oil Shock & Equities: Brent surged back above $100 after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers, dragging risk assets—Taiwan’s Taiex fell 2.67% on oil and AI-bubble worries, while India’s Sensex and Nifty slid in early trade as crude and tariff fears hit tech and airlines. US Trade & Tariffs: Trump rolled out forced-labour tariffs, including a 10% duty on British imports and new levies on 60 partners, as the US Supreme Court earlier struck down parts of the tariff authority—raising uncertainty for global supply chains and markets. UK Bond Stress: UK 10-year gilt yields jumped to the highest in months, signaling tighter fiscal room as investors demand a bigger premium. FX Watch (Nigeria): Nigeria’s naira strengthened for a seventh straight session to about N1,367/$, even as traders flagged near-term pressure from fuel import FX demand. Banking/Markets (India): IndusInd Bank flagged improving vehicle finance and expects microfinance disbursements to accelerate from Q2FY27. Crypto/Policy: US moves also targeted financial networks tied to terrorism designations, while crypto markets stayed volatile amid broader macro shocks.
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