AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarket Moves: Asian trading was mixed: Seoul stocks climbed nearly 4% on renewed AI optimism, while Indian shares fell amid high oil prices and IT selling. The rupee slipped to 95.22 per dollar. Trade: India says talks on a US trade pact are nearing completion, while its US business portal has drawn 3,500 registrations, offering smaller exporters a route to buyers. India’s proposed EU, UK and EFTA agreements are also being promoted as a source of investment, jobs and technology partnerships. Separately, Germany’s Friedrich Merz said the EU wants broader market access to counter trade restrictions. AI Supply Chain: Anthropic’s IPO filing highlights its dependence on Taiwan’s TSMC for advanced chips, warning that conflict, trade restrictions or disasters could disrupt supply and its business. Energy Costs: Oil shipping bottlenecks are adding to inflation risks: tanker shortages and rerouted voyages have pushed some supertanker journeys to about $80 million, raising transport costs for crude buyers.
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