AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGlobal Markets: Asian stocks rebounded as a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report cooled Fed hike expectations, lifting tech-heavy indexes after recent sell-offs. FX & Rates: The dollar headed for its biggest weekly drop in 12 weeks; the yen steadied above 161 per dollar, but traders still watch intervention risk. U.S. Labor: June payroll growth slowed to 57,000 and prior months were revised down, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.2% as participation dropped—keeping the “fragile” hiring mood intact. Oil & Commodities: Citi flagged Brent could slide toward $60 as Hormuz risk fades and flows normalize, while shipping and inventories adjust. Energy/Weather: France braced for another heatwave, driving Lidl queues for discounted air conditioners; Mumbai faced heavy monsoon rain with an orange alert and localized waterlogging. Corporate/AI: Microsoft and Meta surged on strong AI-linked results and guidance, adding hundreds of billions in market value. Sector Forecasts: IGD expects the UK “away from home” market to grow, but inflation will drive most value gains; multiple industry reports point to continued expansion in areas like automotive composites, medical composites, and antidiabetic drugs.
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