AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarkets & Oil: Wall Street climbed as tech-led buying offset Middle East jitters, while crude eased on hopes around Iran talks and Strait of Hormuz logistics. Asia Tech Rally: Asian shares rose with chip and AI momentum, ahead of SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut and continued investor focus on semiconductors. Japan Pension Push: Japan’s finance minister signaled measures to spur GPIF and other pension funds to buy more domestic assets, pulling JGB yields lower. World Bank Solar Financing: The World Bank approved $890m for India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar push, aiming to scale installations and mobilize additional private capital. EU–South Africa Clean Trade Talks: The EU and South Africa opened CTIP dialogue to speed clean supply chains, green hydrogen, and critical raw materials investment. Ghana Fraud Crackdown: Bank of Ghana urged deeper coordination as fraud risks shift toward payment service providers. easyJet Takeover: easyJet agreed in principle to a £5.7bn Apollo bid, topping Castlelake and setting up a potential bidding battle. e& Exits Vodafone: e& agreed to sell its Vodafone stake in a $5.95bn deal, marking a major portfolio exit. Data-Center Investment: Gujarat unveiled a 2026-29 data center policy targeting ~₹6 lakh crore investment in digital infrastructure and AI. Corporate/Deal Watch: Micron plans $250bn+ US chip investment through 2035; Japan Post Insurance and SCOR signed an MoU on reinsurance and a new vehicle.
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