AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets: Nigerian shares slipped 0.02% at the start of November, while US stocks weakened as technology shares sold off; oil fell sharply on hopes for US-Iran talks. Retail: UK suppliers face rising payment risks ahead of Christmas, with claims up nearly 13% in September and consumer confidence at its lowest since April 2020. AI Investment: 69% of surveyed Indian businesses plan to raise AI spending, but just 3% say their data is fully ready to support it at scale. Capital Markets: EU lawmakers agreed on reforms aimed at easing costs and widening access to securitization, with new rules potentially taking effect by summer 2027. Trade: The British Chambers of Commerce says Brexit paperwork and delays continue to hinder firms; more than a third of surveyed businesses say customs obstacles constrain growth.
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