AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoAviation & Energy Shock: IATA says 2026 airline net profit will likely halve to about US$23bn as West Asia war disruptions and higher jet fuel prices squeeze margins. Capital Markets Regulation: China’s CSRC chief urged fund managers to back innovation and avoid “concept hype,” as oversight tightens on private funds. Gold & FX Strategy: China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 19 months, adding 320,000 ounces, even as the reserve value fell with lower prices. Regional Trade & Logistics: Thailand is ready to escalate Malaysia’s shrimp import suspension to WTO/ASEAN if talks fail, while Singapore’s gold vaulting demand is rising from India, Indonesia and Vietnam. India Policy & Social Spending: West Bengal will sign up for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, becoming the 36th state/UT to implement the health scheme. Energy Reform Debate: World Bank ED Neelkanth Mishra urged India to move faster on energy pricing and reforms to cut imported fuel dependence. Corporate & Market Moves: Ola hit profitability and positive free cash flow, and Gautam Adani reclaimed Asia’s richest spot as group shares rallied. Finance Growth in Central Asia: Uzbekistan’s microfinance and factoring markets expanded sharply in Q1 2026, per central bank data.
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