AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Shock: The IMF warned that oil prices near $100 a barrel, refinery constraints and disrupted gas shipments could keep energy costs high into 2027, adding to inflation and weighing on global growth. EU-China Trade: Brussels is pressing Beijing to address a widening trade gap and rare-earth export curbs, while considering temporary caps on Chinese hybrid-car imports. Russia-Ukraine War: EU ambassadors backed a sweeping new sanctions package targeting Russia’s military industry; the bloc also condemned drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea. ASEAN Integration: Singapore says its 2027 chairmanship will prioritize deeper regional economic ties and broader partnerships with the EU, Africa, South America, Canada and Pacific nations. Africa’s Outlook: The World Bank raised its 2026 growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3%, citing stronger domestic demand, but warned that rising prices and debt costs remain major constraints.
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