AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRBI Policy Watch: India’s central bank is widely expected to hold the repo rate steady in August, keeping a “neutral” stance but with a hawkish tone as inflation risks persist from crude oil, geopolitics, and an uneven monsoon. US Macro & Rates: The Fed’s hawkish hold and a jump in mortgage rates are keeping housing and equities jittery ahead of the jobs report, while US growth is described as sluggish and inflation still above target. Housing Forecasts: Zillow flags a 12-month housing correction, with 20 cities—mostly smaller Sun Belt markets—set for sharper price drops. Tech Earnings Shock: Apple shares slid after supply constraints and a weaker outlook, while Meta’s cash flow and AI capex plans are under scrutiny after a forecast miss. AI Hardware Race: UBS projects Samsung will overtake SK hynix in HBM4 shipments in 2027, signaling intensifying competition for AI memory. Energy & Commodities: Oil markets face disruption risk as Middle East tensions persist; dairy supply in the UK is easing as production decisions respond to lower farmgate prices. Climate & Food: West Africa is pushing agroecology to rebuild soils and boost resilience as weather volatility hits harvests. Infrastructure & Power: New Zealand’s data-center boom faces grid and local-approval friction that could slow execution. EV Momentum: Australia’s EV and hybrid share hit a record 49% in the June quarter, driven by earlier fuel-price spikes.
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