AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Markets: NYU valuation expert Aswath Damodaran warns an AI “correction” could hurt more than the dot-com bust, arguing today’s AI buildout is financed with massive infrastructure spending. Wall Street Wrap: US indices rose on AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions, with the Nasdaq leading; oil steadied after US-Iran talks calmed markets. India IT Watch: Accenture’s FY26 guidance cut sparked a selloff in Indian IT stocks, with analysts debating whether the dip is a buy or a value trap. Regulation (India): SEBI approved investor-friendly changes, including faster share transmission to legal heirs and eased processes for deceased investors, alongside other market-efficiency tweaks. Climate Finance (India): India’s finance panel cleared a ₹19,700 crore carbon capture and storage plan targeting up to 7 million tons of CO2 annually. Tax & Governance (Kenya): Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 passed after contentious debate, but absenteeism drew criticism as only 162 MPs voted. Investor Protection: Kelantan police flagged investment scams as a top source of losses, urging people to avoid unrealistic return promises. Corporate Finance (Singapore): Temasek named Wendy Koh as CFO-designate, effective Aug 1, as it reshuffles leadership. Real Assets (Kenya): TRIFIC Green USD I-REIT oversubscribed 103.3%, raising $30.8m for listed income-generating property. Crypto: Bitcoin remains range-bound near $63k as traders watch key breakout levels.
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