AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Economy Watch: The U.S. grew at a 1.5% annualized pace in Q2, slower than expected, but consumer spending jumped 3.2% and AI-related equipment investment stayed strong—while imports widened the trade deficit. Monetary Policy: Bangladesh Bank cut its repo rate by 50 bps to 9.5% to spur growth and private credit, citing inflation and balance-of-payments conditions. Trade & Integration: ECOWAS Parliament urged removal of regional trade barriers after border bottlenecks and harassment hurt MSMEs, with exporters complaining it’s harder than shipping to Europe. Infrastructure & Cost Control: Britain renegotiated two major HS2 contracts to save “hundreds of millions” by removing incentives that drove cost escalation. AI & Government Procurement: The U.S. Commerce Department expanded its National AI Center to act as a gateway for federal agencies to adopt commercial AI tech. Regional Economy Signals: Puerto Rico’s 2026 start looks mixed—construction and cruise tourism rose, but activity and consumption softened as inflation stayed elevated.
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