AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Customs: The Philippines and Israel signed an Authorized Economic Operator mutual recognition deal to speed customs clearance for approved exporters and importers, with plans for technical assessments and information sharing. Business Confidence: US small-business optimism rose to 97.4 in June, the highest in four months, as owners pointed to better expected conditions and easing fuel costs, even as inflation and high interest rates still weigh on hiring and spending. China Trade: China’s foreign trade grew 16.9% in H1 2026, with exports up 13.4% and imports up 22.1%, led by high-tech shipments and stronger mechanical/electrical goods. Middle East Energy: Oil climbed as Middle East tensions and renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption concerns pushed Brent and WTI higher. Regulation & Markets: India amended its foreign trade policy to ban imports of goods made with forced labour, while Malaysia’s Court of Appeal upheld insider-trading penalties in a long-running case. Fintech & Payments: Flex raised $70M at a $1.2B valuation to expand stablecoin-based business banking across more countries.
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