AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI/Chips Momentum: Nvidia says it will spend about $150B a year in Taiwan and calls the island the “epicentre” of the AI revolution, reinforcing the idea that AI capex is still accelerating even as geopolitics stays messy. Semiconductors & Markets: The AI memory rally keeps lifting Korea—SK Hynix hits $1T market value and drags the KOSPI to a record, while Bank of America upgrades South Korea’s growth view on chip-driven exports, investment, and consumption. Energy Costs: UK households face a 13% jump in the Ofgem energy price cap from July 1 (electricity +~5%, gas +~24%), with the Middle East conflict still the key driver. Central Banks: Sri Lanka’s central bank delivered a surprise 100bp hike to 8.75% to defend the currency and fight inflation; Hungary’s central bank flagged uncertainty but cites a stronger forint as a partial cushion. Lithium Supply: SQM raised lithium guidance after strong profits, betting demand from battery storage keeps the market tight. Cyber & Drones: DNS firewall demand is forecast to surge, and South Africa’s drone insurance debate is shifting toward stronger commercial third-party cover. Healthcare Watch: Zealand Pharma will present Phase 2 obesity/metabolic health data at the ADA sessions.
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