AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoG7 Trade Tensions: China’s vice premier urged economic cooperation and “inclusive growth” in a Macron-hosted call as G7 talks near and the EU weighs tougher trade steps over low-priced Chinese exports. Central Banking: The ECB raised rates by 25 bps to 2.25%, saying the move is enough for now despite renewed euro-area inflation, while policymakers like Joachim Nagel kept July options open amid energy-driven price risks. UK Defence Fallout: Britain saw a fresh leadership shock as the defence secretary and armed forces minister quit over a dispute on military funding, escalating pressure on Prime Minister Starmer. Eurozone Inflation Watch: Nagel warned energy costs are feeding broader inflation, keeping the next rate decision data-dependent. Nigeria Industrial Push: Nigeria commissioned an automotive training centre in Zamfara, graduating 100 youths in mechatronics to support CNG and petrol vehicle repair and attract investment. Regional Trade Friction: ECOWAS ministers warned that bilateral deals outside the customs framework could fracture the bloc’s bargaining power as intra-regional trade stays below 15%. Energy Sanctions: Cuba condemned new US sanctions on state oil firm Cupet as further tightening of an “economic and energy blockade.”
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