AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCentral Banking Watch: New Zealand’s RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% but Governor Anna Breman said hikes are “very likely,” with mortgage rates expected to rise—keeping pressure on households. Energy & Policy: Philippines lawmakers urged a wider review of DOE/ERC rules after May 13 power interruptions, arguing the issue may be both generation and transmission planning. Oil & Markets: US stocks hovered near records as Brent and WTI eased on hopes for US-Iran de-escalation, while investors weighed lingering geopolitical risk. Tech Earnings: Nutanix reported 34% higher full-year revenue and raised guidance; Palo Alto Networks faced scrutiny after Zscaler’s downbeat outlook, with investors watching its June 2 print. AI Infrastructure Theme: Goldman lifted its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on earnings strength tied to AI spending, while Nvidia/semis sentiment stayed in focus. Consumer Demand Signal: IDC says smartphone shipments are set for the worst year on record in 2026 as memory shortages push prices higher. Africa Growth Outlook: The 2026 African Economic Outlook projects 4.2% growth, citing resilience amid tighter global conditions. Corporate Moves: AMSC posted strong fiscal 2025 results with revenue up to $299.2m and a bigger backlog, reinforcing demand for power control solutions.
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