AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndia Trade Surge: India’s April 2026 exports jumped 13.59% to about US$80.80b, while imports rose 7.67% to US$88.61b, narrowing the trade deficit to US$7.81b. Gold & Rates Mood: Gold slid to a more-than-week low as energy prices stoked inflation worries and investors priced in higher-for-longer rates. Maritime Finance & Routes: With Hormuz disruption still reshaping shipping, firms are pushing further into West Africa for refuelling and logistics, while Ho Chi Minh City eyes a maritime finance hub to turn ports into capital engines. Digital Infrastructure: China Telecom’s 6,200km Asia Link Cable has landed in Hong Kong, boosting the Hong Kong–Singapore digital backbone. US-ASEAN Tech Security: US economic affairs chief Jacob Helberg will visit the Philippines and Singapore to advance the Pax Silica supply-chain push for semiconductors and AI. Crypto Regulation Watch: The US CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee, setting up a clearer SEC vs CFTC split. Singapore Consumer Pulse: Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop sales were cancelled at some Dubai and Singapore stores due to crowd-safety concerns.
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