AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Growth: The IMF lifted its 2026 forecast to 3.1%, as AI investment and Asian exports help offset the Iran war’s energy shock. But the fund warned that rising debt, inflation and prolonged conflict threaten the outlook, with risks tilted downward. Asia’s AI Boom: Strong demand for AI is boosting trade and growth in China, India and hardware-producing economies, though the IMF says high debt remains a concern. EU-China Trade: The EU plans to cap Chinese-made hybrid car imports at 350,000 a year from December, after talks aimed at containing trade tensions and rebalancing the bloc’s trade with China. Europe’s Expansion: EU members agreed to advance Ukraine and Moldova’s accession talks on competitiveness and the single market, opening discussions on two more negotiating areas.
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