AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarkets & Rates: Global bonds edged higher but were set for their worst month in years as investors weighed weaker government finances, heavy debt supply and sticky inflation tied to the US-Iran conflict; stocks held up better, with Asia mostly rising as oil slid and traders looked ahead to key US inflation data. FX & Central Banking: The UAE and Egypt renewed a five-year AED 5bn currency swap to boost local-currency trade settlements and financial stability. Energy Finance: Bank Hapoalim will provide $85m to finance Stark Power’s US energy projects; GridStor secured $220m for a 100MW/400MWh Arizona battery project; Petronas and partners finalized Phase 2 of Canada’s LNG Canada expansion, unlocking CA$33bn private investment. Investment Deals: Saudi proptech Rela raised an undisclosed investment from Yazeed Al Rajhi & Brothers to expand workforce housing; Azerbaijan advanced the Absheron gas-condensate full-field plan with about $4.2bn capex. Policy & Housing: Malaysia raised LPPSA’s civil-servant housing financing ceiling to RM1m, aiming to lift homeownership and support property demand. Investor Watch: A wave of US securities fraud probes and class actions targeted multiple public companies, with several lead-plaintiff deadlines in October and November. Regulation & Risk: Brunei launched its Financial Sector Blueprint 2026-2035 to guide a more resilient, inclusive financial system.
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