AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets & Geopolitics: European shares opened lower and were set for weekly losses as Middle East tensions worsened and tech stocks sold off, with semiconductors hit on valuation worries. Luxury Watch: Burberry reported Q1 sales up 5% on strength in the US and China, but Europe and the Middle East fell 3% as the Iran war weighed on tourist spending. Cybercrime: Dutch police disrupted a cross-border investment fraud network allegedly running about 20 call centres and taking in over €100m a month. Crypto & Regulation: Paymonade won a MiCA licence across 30 European markets, while Kraken launched USD-settled BTC/ETH options to broaden institutional access. Banking/Finance Deals: OMV secured a $450m EIB loan for a 140MW green hydrogen project in Austria. EU Policy: The European Commission moved to overhaul the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS). Climate Impact: WHO said nearly 10,000 excess deaths in parts of Europe are linked to this summer’s heatwave. Development Finance: Nigeria’s government, with UNDP and EU partners, completed a sovereign credit ratings needs assessment aimed at improving investor confidence and lowering borrowing costs.
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