AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoJapan Macro Beat: Japan’s Q1 GDP came in stronger than expected, growing at a 2.1% annualized pace as consumption and government spending helped offset the squeeze from higher energy costs tied to the Iran war. US Antitrust Pressure: Texas AG Ken Paxton is teaming with the DOJ to investigate major meatpackers amid rising beef prices, arguing consolidation may be underpaying ranchers while pushing costs higher for families. China Slows: China’s April data points to cooling momentum, with weaker retail and industrial performance weighing on early Q2 expectations. Geopolitics on Display: Xi is set to host “old friend” Putin, signaling China’s push to project stability after Trump’s recent visit. Energy Shock Ripple: Fuel prices remain a live wire—India reported another near-90 paise jump in petrol and diesel in major cities as crude stays elevated. Commerce Moves: Mastercard and JD.com announced a partnership aimed at expanding cross-border payments, checkout, and tax-refund experiences.
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