AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIsrael Fiscal Strain: Israel’s next finance minister inherits war-related costs of about NIS 350bn and public debt near 70% of GDP, with narrowed fiscal room and lingering productivity and education gaps. FX & Rates: The dollar stays near a two-month high as US Treasury yields grind higher on persistent price pressures, even as softer US inflation tempers near-term Fed hike odds; Oil & Middle East: crude holds above $90 as Middle East supply recovery competes with the US-Iran Hormuz standoff. UK Credit Outlook: EY expects UK bank lending growth to slow to a three-year low in 2027 as higher costs and uncertainty weigh on households and business borrowing. AI Memory Powering Markets: Micron forecasts strong results and says long-term AI memory supply commitments have jumped to $32bn, underscoring a still-tight AI memory market. Korea Exports: South Korea’s exports surge 83.5% in September to a record $120.9bn, led by a historic semiconductor spike tied to AI spending. Data Centres in the Spotlight: Australia’s data-centre boom faces mounting energy and water scrutiny, with new rules pushing renewable offset standards. Housing Pressure: Australia’s house prices keep sliding, with national losses widening and economists warning of further declines. Tech Hardware Angle: Gigabyte’s DDR4 board option highlights how AI-driven DRAM demand is keeping DDR5 prices elevated.
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