AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRates & markets: Investors are bracing for a possible Fed hike as inflation worries linger, with traders watching whether a September move is priced in. Geopolitics & oil: US-Iran peace talk headlines are driving volatility; oil eased on hopes of restored Hormuz flows, but markets remain jumpy. Asia equity hit: South Korea’s KOSPI slid sharply as chip and tech shares tumbled, while Taiwan’s margin debt surged to levels not seen since 2000, raising leverage and concentration risk around TSMC. UK corporate update: Bunzl lifted its outlook after stronger first-half trading and a small acquisition, while Brexit’s 10-year cost shows up in higher borrowing and interest burdens. Policy & tax: Australia’s housing tax changes are set to pass parliament after a last-minute Greens tweak, amid “taxmaxxing” claims. Financial inclusion: Cambodia hosted major financial inclusion strategy and data forums with dozens of countries represented. Regulation & consumer tax: Pakistan’s Finance Bill 2026 may let imported-phone taxes be paid in installments via the PTA device system, easing upfront costs. EU-HK finance ties: The EU and Hong Kong are discussing a new financial services dialogue focused on green finance. Corporate governance spotlight: A UK council finance row in Somerset follows a CIPFA review branding management “weak.”
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