AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMacro & Rates Watch: CBA trimmed Australia’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.5% and expects the RBA to hold the cash rate through 2026, with inflation not back to target until mid-2027 and cuts likely in 2027. FX & Policy Risk: The dollar hovered near a two-week low as Fed hike expectations eased, while the yen stayed near a 38-year low, keeping intervention watch front and center. Equities Outlook: Wall Street leans bullish into H2 2026, citing earnings strength and liquidity, even as some strategists warn valuation risk. Gold & Commodities: Gold’s selloff appears to be pausing near $4,000, but JPMorgan cut its near-term gold targets and flagged downside risk from potentially higher-for-longer rates; oil stayed rangebound with Hormuz flows and OPEC+ signaling more supply. Energy Markets: Kosmos shares jumped on stronger Ghana output and steady LNG shipments; GlobalData says IIOT adoption in oil & gas is accelerating via AI and digital twins. Corporate & Sector Signals: Nykaa hit a 52-week high after a strong Q1 FY27 outlook; Tata Steel got a target cut to HOLD despite a blowout quarter; Radware set its Q2 earnings call for July 29. Industry Forecasts (theme): New reports point to continued growth in wind turbine generators, ceiling fans, safes & vaults, industrial insulation, and packaging design services.
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