AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBig Tech: Microsoft beat forecasts as Azure revenue grew 48%, lifting quarterly sales to $92.3 billion and profit to $36.6 billion. Alphabet reported a 25% jump in third-quarter revenue to more than $127 billion, while strong memory-chip demand helped Samsung post a record profit. Trade and Investment: Indonesia and Kazakhstan are preparing more than 20 cooperation agreements spanning trade, investment and digitalisation. Canada and the UAE have signed a trade deal, while Indonesia is racing to secure an EU agreement. Energy Outlook: Analysts expect Brent crude to average $80–$95 a barrel in 2027, as oil exports recover, though elevated shipping and insurance costs may keep prices volatile. Business Prospects: Port of Tauranga expects full-year underlying earnings of NZ$160 million to NZ$175 million, potentially exceeding last year’s result by nearly 13%.
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