AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina-ASEAN Auto Push: Chinese automakers have pledged about $17.7bn in cumulative investment across 10 ASEAN nations since 2021, roughly matching a year of ASEAN vehicle export revenue—yet execution is getting harder as the region moves from deal-making to “standing firm” implementation. US Retirement Income: The 2027 Social Security COLA is tipped to be the biggest in three years at ~3.5%, but Medicare Part B keeps taking a large slice of the raise. AI in Sports: AI in sports is forecast to climb from $1.03bn (2024) to $2.61bn by 2030, driven by real-time decision tools, injury prevention, and smarter fan experiences. UK Fiscal Pressure: UK borrowing overshot forecasts and debt interest costs are weighing on the Budget backdrop, while gilt yields show only limited relief. Australia Rates Watch: Big banks now expect the RBA to lift rates again, with a September hike to 4.60% on the table. Energy & Power: Fervo won ~$20m in US DOE awards to expand enhanced geothermal in Idaho and Nevada, while Finland’s Endra started a 35MWp solar-plus-5MW/10MWh battery project for 2028. Market Microstructure: Taboola launched Realize ID to reduce open-web identity fragmentation and boost conversion efficiency.
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