AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Momentum: US retail sales rose for the 10th straight month in July, up 0.32% month-on-month and 5.15% year-on-year, as shoppers kept spending on midsummer deals and early back-to-school promos. Consumer Protection & Trust: Qatar is moving to rein in misleading digital marketing, while India’s consumer rules on UPI keep person-to-person transfers free—though debate continues over whether merchant charges could quietly lift prices. Supply-Chain Risk: Tariffs and China-linked manufacturing dependencies are raising fears of shortages in lithium batteries, key medicines and filtration gear, with experts urging 60–90 day stockpiles and backup power planning. Energy & Infrastructure: Gas turbine orders hit record highs as AI-driven power demand accelerates, and Malaysia launched an energy efficiency plan aimed at major utility savings. Markets Watch: India’s equities stay cautious on inflation, oil and monsoon signals, while Nigeria’s consumer credit shrank as high rates tightened lending. Business Growth: Alo is set to debut on Tmall, and Bellway reported stronger housing completions and cash generation despite mixed demand.
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