AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall-Business Support: The Bahamas is pairing a new survey of firms’ access to financial services with a plan to match businesses facing succession challenges with buyers and investors. Trade and Growth: Seven Puerto Rican companies joined a trade mission to Texas to pursue export opportunities; EU and Turkish business leaders meet in Brussels next week to discuss investment and supply-chain ties. Nigeria is targeting 10.34% annual growth by 2030, with private investors expected to fund about 72% of planned investment. Costs and Hiring: Australian small-business hiring rose 0.8% in September, but wage growth cooled as employers prioritized keeping staff. In Spain, 89% of companies expect raw-material costs to rise over the next year, with energy prices a major concern. Corporate Outlook: Nearly half of surveyed Russian companies do not plan year-end bonuses, citing financial pressure from taxes, borrowing costs and weak demand. By contrast, analysts expect US third-quarter earnings to rise 31% year on year, with AI-related companies driving much of the gain. Tax Relief: India’s GST Council proposed faster refunds and lower penalties to reduce compliance costs and disputes for businesses.
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