AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWall Street Rally: Semiconductors and AI-linked stocks surged again, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors looked past Middle East tensions and ahead of major tech earnings. Oil & Rates: Brent pushed toward the $92 area, supporting Treasury yields and adding another moving part for markets. Chip Volatility Watch: Analysts flagged rising chip-sector swings, warning that rallies into earnings can be “priced for perfection.” DOJ Probe: The U.S. Justice Department opened an investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students, raising questions about how aid is allocated. Currency Focus: The Indian rupee slid back near record lows, with traders debating how much intervention the RBI will tolerate. Qatar Business Links: Qatar Financial Centre signed an MoU with CCI France Qatar to deepen trade and investment ties. Liverpool Minority Talks: Liverpool’s owners are in talks with Amit Bhatia’s consortium about a potential minority stake deal valuing the club above $6B. Corporate Calendar: Upwork set its Q2 results date for Aug. 10, while multiple Canadian split-corp filings posted updated semi-annual reports. Local Finance & Inclusion: Malaysia’s AIM approved RM1.6B in financing for nearly 185,000 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2026. Banking Oversight: A U.S. House panel heard testimony on the Federal Home Loan Bank system’s role in housing liquidity and affordability.
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