AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Markets & Politics: UK borrowing costs jumped to a fresh crash-era high as investors priced in turmoil around Labour leadership—Andy Burnham’s return bid after a by-election shake-up pushed 10-year gilt yields above 5.1%. Middle East Shockwaves: Oil and bonds moved on fresh worries tied to Hormuz and the Iran-war backdrop, feeding inflation fears across Europe. Poland–US Deterrence Talk: Poland’s PM Tusk played down reports the US paused a 4,000-troop rotation to Poland, calling it “logistical” and not a deterrence change. Corporate Movers: Grafton flagged resilient trading but warned Iran-linked cost pressures could hit demand; BT is reportedly reviving talks on selling/partnering its international unit. Security & Espionage: Germany detained suspects accused of spying for Russia over a drone supplier tied to Ukraine. Climate Finance: A World Bank report says Europe and Central Asia are underfunding adaptation despite big economic losses from floods, droughts and heat. Business & Investment: Cornish Metals secured £52m in credit facilities; Mars unveiled £190m smart-factory upgrades in Slough.
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