AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation Demand Watch: IATA says May 2026 air passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year, with load factors hitting a record 83.5% as Middle East carrier declines drag totals. Energy & Shipping: Shell warns global LNG trade could be flat in 2026 as Hormuz disruption cuts about one-fifth of monthly supply, even as North America ramps and imports slow. Trade Policy: The EU starts applying its US tariff deal from tomorrow, with 15% levies on most EU exports and zero tariffs on US industrial goods, plus safeguards if the US misses commitments. Banking Deal: Kotak Mahindra Bank signs to buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail, affluent private banking and wealth management business, adding ~150,000 customers and ~1,000 staff, with closing targeted for 2027. AI in Business: A new focus emerges on independent assurance for AI use inside companies, not just tech policies—internal audit is being pulled into the conversation. Small Business & Trade Talks: Canada’s small-business lobby says CUSMA exemption simplification should stay central as negotiations continue. Regional Growth: Malaysia’s exporters land RM160m in trade leads at Korea Import Expo 2026, while fintech Paydibs eyes Southeast and South Asia expansion. Sports Business: Ja Morant is traded to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, a move that could reshape offseason plans and fan sentiment.
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