AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRobotics IPO Buzz: Unitree Robotics’ Shanghai debut sent shares soaring 600%+ as China’s humanoid robot race heats up, with investors betting on embodied AI and rapid scaling. Capital Markets Regulation: The Philippines SEC proposed new market-maker rules to deepen liquidity and improve price discovery, including licensing and capital requirements. Consumer & Retail Pressure: South Africa’s inflation cooled to 4.3% in July, while the British Retail Consortium warned that competition is keeping food inflation in check but policy costs could reignite pressure. Energy & Commodities: Malaysia’s palm oil outlook stays firm above RM4,600/tonne in September amid tighter supply and geopolitics, while gold demand remains strong as central banks buy. Market Infrastructure & Housing: New Zealand plans an “urban land market officer” to push competitive zoning, and South Africa’s Strand sees residential sales down 22% in H1 due to a shortage of homes for sale. Corporate Moves: Central Retail in Thailand is buying MaxValu to expand its supermarket footprint under the Tops brand. Local Disruption: Businesses in Indonesia’s quake-hit areas are reopening after thousands were displaced.
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