AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoOil & Energy: The IEA says the 2026 oil supply gap will widen as Iran-war disruptions delay normal Middle East flows, pushing crude higher even as demand is revised down. Housing & Taxes: UK housebuilder Berkeley warns stamp duty is “choking” the market as buyers wait for the Budget, urging first-time buyers and downsizers to get a 1% cap. Retail & Consumer Rules: India tightens e-commerce rules from Jan 2027, targeting dark patterns, sponsored listings, complaint handling and “prior price” discount claims. Business Finance: Russia launches preferential lending for SMEs hit by attacks on Wildberries facilities, offering working-capital loans up to 500m rubles. Markets & Regulation: Cyprus removes ProsperTree from its emerging companies index after trading suspension; Japan signals heightened urgency over bond-market moves. AI & Work: Corporate AI training is delivering measurable returns for most UK firms, while AI funding pressures may squeeze smaller borrowers. Local Economy: Marseille’s Marché du Soleil market fire follows a court-ordered permanent shutdown over safety concerns. SME & Skills: Windergy India 2026 spotlights supply-chain resilience as India targets 100GW wind capacity by 2030.
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