AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Inflation Watch: A key inflation gauge jumped to 3.8% in April, the highest in three years, with rising prices for groceries, clothing and electricity adding pressure on the Fed and on Trump’s midterm politics. EU Trade & Tech Rules: The EU fined Temu €200m under the Digital Services Act for failing to curb illegal products, with more penalties possible. EU Strategic Industry: The EU is preparing emergency powers to intervene in semiconductor supply chains during shortages, including overriding contracts, as chip dependence and China-linked risks grow. Middle East Diplomacy: The US and Iran are edging toward a framework deal to extend a ceasefire, but Trump’s team is signaling hard “red lines” tied to uranium, nuclear ambitions and Hormuz navigation. Climate Alarm: UN projections warn the world is likely to keep breaking the 1.5°C warming threshold in the next five years, with major heat and drought risks. Africa Water Gap: The UN’s ECA chief urged urgent financing to close Africa’s water and sanitation shortfall, citing huge gaps versus global climate funding. Regional Business: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in September will spotlight digital and green opportunities under CAFTA 3.0.
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