AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Chips & Markets: SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut raised $26.5B and sent shares up ~13%, with CEO Kwak warning 2027 could be the “worst” year for memory supply as AI demand keeps tightening the bottleneck. Oil & Geopolitics: The IEA says global oil demand is set to rebound from May’s 97.9 mb/d low and recover above 2025 levels by October, but US-Iran escalation around July 7-8 could derail the path to a 2027 surplus by disrupting Strait of Hormuz tanker flows. Housing & Rates: Realtor.com expects home price growth to cool to 1.2% in 2026 (real terms down) as mortgage rates stay elevated; it also trims existing-home sales forecasts. Weather Risk: Typhoon Bavi has triggered mass evacuations in China’s Zhejiang and is disrupting flights in Taiwan, underscoring how shocks can hit supply chains and sentiment fast. Energy/Trade: Australia and India finalized uranium export arrangements, clearing the way for multibillion-dollar fuel flows for India’s nuclear buildout. Corporate Guidance: Delta reaffirmed full-year profit guidance, citing strong premium demand despite record fuel costs.
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