AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Economy: The UK contracted 0.1% in April as services fell 0.2%, with energy-price shock from the Iran war weighing on spending, though GDP still rose 0.7% over the three months to April. Inflation/Jobs Risk: Rising wholesale prices (PPI up 6.5% year-on-year) and higher unemployment claims (229,000) raise stagflation worries for households and businesses. Hong Kong Retail Boost: A new dog-friendly restaurant licence in Hong Kong could lift sales by 15–20% for participating eateries after 1,000 operators won spots in the first ballot. Smart Glasses Tech: TDK and QD Laser signed a cooperation deal to develop RGB light source modules and retinal projection optical engines for smart glasses. Small-Business Policy Clash (US): A county in Florida ended DEI-linked small business programs after a state law forced local DEI rollbacks by 2027. Ghana Night Economy Test: Ghana’s World Cup opener is set to stress-test its 24-hour economy plan, with model markets still under construction. Space/Markets: SpaceX’s record $75bn IPO is set to start trading, putting Musk on track for a trillion-dollar milestone.
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