AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Investment: India and the UK confirmed their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will kick in on July 15, alongside the Double Contribution Convention, aiming to double two-way commerce to $100bn by 2030 and resolving a steel safeguard dispute. Monetary Policy: The US Fed, under chair Kevin Warsh, held rates steady and lifted its inflation outlook, while signaling most officials expect at least one hike by year-end. Public Finance: Kenya’s Treasury defended growth and debt management before the Senate, while Ukraine approved its 2027-2029 Budget Declaration with faster wage growth and a glide path to lower inflation. Energy & Cost of Living: UK ministers launched a £219m fund to scale advanced sustainable aviation fuel, but airlines warned supply may fall short of mandates. Trade Zones & Logistics: Bangladesh cleared the way for its first free trade zones near Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram to cut export lead times and attract suppliers. Governance & Business Climate: A report alleges corporate capture risks inside the US Commerce Department, and Nepal’s labour minister said the foreign employment law needs major overhaul to ensure dignified work. Regional Resilience: Laos and Australia discussed strengthening economic resilience amid shifting trade and geopolitical shocks.
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