AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Race: ECB chief Christine Lagarde says Europe can’t be left behind in the AI revolution and must cut market fragmentation to scale investment. Macro & Rates: Bond markets calmed after a yield spike tied to Iran-war worries and higher government borrowing; European shares were flat as investors digested inflation and Fed minutes. Inflation Watch: UK CPI rose to 2.9% in July as energy costs climbed, with the Ofgem cap increase feeding through. External Sector: Euro zone current account surplus widened in June on higher primary income. Geopolitics & Risk: Reports say Iran has examined retaliation options that could include U.S. military targets in southeastern Europe, with Cyprus mentioned; Cyprus officials deny it’s a target. Payments & Banking Ops: Cyprus is preparing “Cyprus IRIS” to let people transfer money using a mobile number, aiming for early 2027. Regulation: CySEC warns Cyprus funds about an EU-wide ESMA risk-management review starting late 2026/early 2027. Crypto in Everyday Life: OKX Card usage surged across Europe, with grocery and transport spending driving growth. Corporate Finance: Shell bought back shares for cancellation under its ongoing programme. Markets/Investing: Germany investor sentiment improved in August, hinting at stabilization in the industrial downturn.
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