AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Development: UN officials called for stronger international cooperation to advance the right to development, warning that progress toward 2030 goals is lagging and the North-South gap is widening. EU Trade: A €2 handling fee on imported e-commerce goods took effect November 1, adding to a separate temporary customs duty and raising costs for some cross-border orders. Monetary Policy: Major central banks held rates steady as they weighed inflation risks from energy prices; the Fed and ECB left open the possibility of hikes in December. G20 Divisions: Foreign ministers ended talks in Atlanta without a joint statement, as disagreements over Ukraine and Iran overshadowed discussions on energy security, critical minerals and supply chains. Asia-Pacific Trade: An upgraded China-Peru free-trade agreement took effect, streamlining customs and expanding cooperation on investment, e-commerce and supply chains. Small-State Resilience: Commonwealth ministers urged stronger partnerships and investment to help small states build more resilient economies.
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