AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS–Mexico Trade Talks: The U.S. and Mexico kicked off USMCA review talks in a tense backdrop, with Washington pressing for extradition of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya—raising the risk that political friction spills into trade negotiations. Middle East Risk to Trade: The U.S. and Iran carried out fresh strikes in the Persian Gulf, the most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, as talks to end the war and keep the Strait of Hormuz open remain fragile. India Credit Markets: India’s corporate bond market grew to about $645 billion by 2025, but still lags peers on liquidity and investor diversity, leaving room for policy moves to deepen funding for long-term growth. EU Trade Defense: The EU plans to expand tools like quotas and tariffs to rebalance trade with China, targeting sectors including chemicals, metals, and clean technology. Corporate Dealmaking: Sappi and UPM signed binding agreements to merge European graphic paper businesses into a joint venture, aiming to cut exposure to structural decline and refocus on packaging and pulp. Tech & Finance: HoneyBook launched in the UK and Australia, bringing proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payments into one platform for independent professionals. AI Trading Push: Animoca Brands co-invested $1m in Superior.Trade to back agentic trading infrastructure built on its Minds platform. Banking Results: Maybank reported Q1 net profit of RM2.48b, supported by improved net interest margins and higher core fees, despite weaker trading income.
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