AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets & Oil: U.S. stocks surged to their best day in two months after Trump called off strikes on Iran, lifting hopes for a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz; the S&P 500 rose 1.8% while crude fell (WTI -2.6% to $87.71, Brent -2.9% to $90.38). India Macro: India’s fiscal deficit is at risk of missing its target for the first time since the pandemic as Iran-linked energy subsidies and higher oil costs strain budgets. Regulation & Compliance: SEBI cancelled Rajasthan adviser Prerna Sharma’s registration over missing NISM certifications and reporting lapses. Fraud & Policy: The U.S. House passed a bill targeting “ghost students” who steal federal aid. Space & IPOs: SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut is driving a global retail frenzy, while some analysts warn of a “momentum trap” and note foreign investor restrictions for China/Hong Kong. Asia Equity Mood: South Korea’s Kospi jumped ~8% on Iran-deal hopes; Hong Kong shares rallied in morning trade. Sector Moves: Indian metals and defence stocks led gains; IT sentiment stayed cautious after Anthropic’s new AI model raised disruption fears. Indonesia Risk: A visa scandal tied to alleged immigration extortion threatens investor confidence and foreign inflows.
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