AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoGlobal Outlook: The IMF sees world growth at 3.1% in 2026 but warns that an AI investment reversal, rising government debt and a prolonged Middle East conflict could unsettle markets. Developing Asia is forecast to slow to 5.1%; India is expected to grow 7%, while China’s outlook is 4.5%. Energy: Brent crude is near $106 as Gulf shipping risks persist. OPEC cut its 2026 oil-demand growth forecast to 200,000 barrels a day, but raised its 2027 estimate to 2.6 million. Markets & Earnings: US shares were mixed as memory and chip stocks slid amid stronger Chinese competition. Bank results diverged: Goldman Sachs benefited from a surge in equities trading, JPMorgan missed earnings expectations and Citigroup beat them. AI Investment: Power grids, not chips, may become AI’s main infrastructure bottleneck, with grid investment projected to reach $5.9 trillion through 2035. Mining: Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore sales rose 2% year on year to 85.7 million tonnes, topping expectations; the miner plans to release about A$7.2 billion in capital by year-end.
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