AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS Macro & Rates: US inflation (PCE) rose less than expected in August, easing pressure on another Fed hike, while gold slid as a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields kept bullion under pressure. Fed Watch: Markets also digested softer September jobs data (29k jobs; unemployment 4.2%), feeding debate over whether the Fed can pause in October. Oil & Diesel Supply: The IEA and G7 moved to release emergency barrels (about 325mn already out; another 100mn planned), with oil starting to fall as diesel becomes the key near-term pressure point. UK Cost of Living: Great Britain’s energy price cap is forecast to jump by £276 from January, adding to household strain. AI & Semiconductors: Micron extended its AI build-out forecast to 2031, reinforcing the memory upcycle; Synopsys’ premium valuation hinges on turning sticky design software into cash growth. Crypto & Risk Appetite: Bitcoin hovered near $85k after jobs-driven volatility, while Citi lifted its BTC target to $113k on renewed ETF inflows. Housing & Mortgages: Mortgage rates are marching toward ~8% as borrowing costs climb, while New Zealand’s election debate keeps KiwiSaver and policy trade-offs in focus. Energy Storage Demand: South Korean battery makers began US grid storage cell output as EV lines slow. Trade & Growth: Vietnam’s Q3 GDP growth hit 9.95% on exports and infrastructure, while India’s market outlook warned of October headwinds from yields, oil, and FX.
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