AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIFC Energy Deal: The International Finance Corporation is considering up to $200m to back a new 700MW gas-fired power plant in Jordan’s Mafraq, a ~$900m project aimed at boosting grid reliability; construction is expected to start by year-end with board review set for Nov. 17, 2026. Market Pulse: Investors are bracing after the Fed’s latest hawkish move, with analysts pointing to a history of corrections after new rate-hike cycles and warning that higher bond yields can squeeze stock returns. Pension Risk: A new concern is growing “sleepwalking” into passive funds in workplace pensions, leaving savers exposed if markets stall or fall. Digital Finance & RWA: Onchain real-world assets hit $34.18bn (Sept. 15), up 85.2% YTD, but only about 12% is actually used in onchain lending and liquidity. Cross-Border Payments: Saudi Arabia has pulled out of China-led mBridge, saying it completed its proof-of-concept, while the platform targets cheaper transfers outside the dollar. Regional Investment Policy: World Bank says it mobilized a record $112bn in private capital in FY ended June, pushing to package loans to attract institutional money.
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