AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoQatar Capital Markets: Qatar Central Bank and Euroclear are linking Qatar’s government bond and sukuk settlement to Euroclear’s infrastructure, aiming to broaden global investor access and boost liquidity. Rates & Europe Equities: Europe starts mixed as France bond yields jump and investors brace for political risk after Spain calls a snap election; Schneider Electric also weighs on sentiment after agreeing to buy PTC for $22.6bn in cash. Corporate M&A: Schneider’s PTC deal highlights the push into industrial software and AI, with cost and revenue synergies in focus. Nigeria Bonds: Nigerian government bond yields climbed to 15.92% as investors reassessed the rate outlook after recent easing, pressuring secondary-market demand. UK Labor: Britain’s job slump extends to the longest since the early 2000s, with PMI data showing continued staffing cuts. Crypto Regulation & Enforcement: Hong Kong plans four new crypto licensing regimes by end-2026, while the Philippines court freezes 25 crypto wallets in a flood-control corruption probe. Trade & Geopolitics: WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says 72% of global goods trade still runs on WTO rules despite disruptions. Asia Trade Pressure: South Korea’s US investment push faces renewed US tariff pressure, keeping Seoul on edge.
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