AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran/FX & rates: Markets are digesting a hawkish Fed tone after Kevin Warsh’s debut, with the dollar firming and gold sliding as higher-for-longer expectations return. UK public finances: UK borrowing jumped in May, pushing debt interest higher and raising gilt-market jitters after Andy Burnham’s by-election win. India IT shock: Accenture cut revenue growth guidance to 3–4%, triggering a broad IT selloff; India’s Nifty IT sank ~6% and Sensex/Nifty snapped a winning streak. Oil & energy logistics: Hopes around an Iran ceasefire lifted crude off lows, while shipping began moving again through the Strait of Hormuz—key for energy flows. Climate & growth risk: El Niño odds are rising, with India facing monsoon downside risk that could hit farm output and inflation. Policy/markets watch: UK labour-market and retail-sales data, plus upcoming central bank commentary, are set to steer rate expectations. Regulated crypto: BitGo Europe partnered with Bielik.io to expand MiCAR-aligned digital asset services across the EEA. Construction & social spending: UK children’s care budgets are under strain from expensive placements, while CITB flags ongoing workforce recruitment challenges.
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