AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIMF Watch: The IMF wrapped up a July 7–16 visit to the UAE, praising the country’s resilience amid Middle East turmoil and highlighting continued financial-sector growth and preparedness for regional shocks. Energy & Trade Risks: Russia warned that any closure of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait would hit global trade, especially oil flows, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a central pressure point in the US-Iran standoff. US Fiscal Stress: With US debt near $39T and net interest costs running toward $1T a year, Treasury-market stress is rising as heavy borrowing compresses the safety premium. Fuel Price Controls: The Dominican Republic kept main fuel prices unchanged for July 18–24, using subsidies to blunt inflation after Middle East-linked oil volatility. UK Political Economy: Labour leader Andy Burnham outlined a push for “bottom-up” growth via deeper devolution, aiming to tackle cost-of-living pressure and weak growth. Digital Economy & AI: Cambodia joined a Shanghai-based AI cooperation pact (WAICO), while Moldova’s new cabinet reshuffle signals continued focus on European integration and economic governance. Trade Facilitation: AfCFTA customs modernisation efforts aim to digitise and harmonise border systems to cut delays, but analysts say more firms must trade formally to see results.
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