AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Markets: European gas prices rose as geopolitical uncertainty and stalled Hormuz talks lifted risk premiums. EU storage is at its lowest in more than a decade, leaving the region exposed to winter supply shocks and tighter LNG competition. EU Finance Agenda: The Commission’s 2027 programme targets lower energy costs and a deeper single market, alongside a Savings and Investments Union, venture-capital reforms and a bank competitiveness package. Markets: Global stocks rallied after Democrats won both chambers of the US Congress, as investors welcomed greater political clarity; European shares also advanced. Banking & Fintech: Revolut’s valuation reportedly reached $115 billion as it secured a UK banking licence and eyes an IPO. Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirmed it was targeted in a suspected crypto theft reportedly worth $133 million. Ukraine Funding: The EU expects to disburse €20 billion to Ukraine this autumn, linked to reforms; the EU ambassador said Kyiv is on track to complete about 95% of its commitments this year.
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