AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Shockwaves: Samsung forecasted Q2 operating profit near 89.4tn won (up ~1,181% y/y), but shares slid as investors questioned whether AI-driven memory earnings can stay at today’s pace. Market Mood: The tech selloff dragged Nasdaq futures and memory peers like Micron, while SpaceX headed for Nasdaq-100 inclusion, adding index-fund buying but also near-term volatility. Energy & Rates: Shell lifted Q2 integrated gas guidance and flagged stronger gas trading, even as Middle East conflict keeps output down; oil prices firmed on renewed Hormuz risk. Housing & Credit: UK house prices edged up 0.2% in June as mortgage rates eased; in the US, Freddie Mac showed mortgage rates at a seven-week low, supporting affordability talks. Regional Real Estate (HK): Hong Kong saw residential prices rise and office rentals recover in core areas, with capital markets activity up sharply. Macro Risk Watch (Romania): Romania’s central bank warned financial stability risks remain elevated amid domestic imbalances and geopolitical tensions. Payments & Growth (ASEAN): M-DAQ expanded in Vietnam via integration with METech to build a more direct ASEAN payments rail. UK Services: UK consulting growth is forecast at ~6% in 2026, down from prior expectations, as domestic demand stays cautious.
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