AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Macro & Rates: September jobs came in weak (29,000 added) and unemployment rose to 4.2%, cooling October Fed hike odds but keeping December on the table as long-dated yields climb. Housing Pressure: Mortgage rates are edging toward 8%, while UK sellers face a buyer-favoring shift as listings rise and approvals fall. Energy & Inflation: Oil slid after Europe agreed to release diesel/crude reserves, but China is also tightening refined fuel exports, keeping global fuel markets jumpy. Crypto & Markets: Citi lifted its Bitcoin target to $113,000, yet three AI models disagree on whether it’s reachable; BTC rallied on the jobs data. Investing Themes: Jefferies flags a structural bear market in G7 bonds while pointing to higher-yielding sovereign bets like India; AI capex optimism continues to lift tech sentiment. Policy & Politics: UK polling shows strong support for EU rejoin, while Spain’s housing-driven voter anger is rising without a clear left-wing surge. Emerging Markets: India looks “cheap” on valuation, but higher yields, a weaker rupee, and energy/import costs are changing investor math.
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