AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail & Consumer Sentiment: PwC research says nearly 70% of customers will switch after one bad experience, putting customer support and cleanliness at the top of what drives loyalty. Oil & Energy Markets: Oil prices slipped as OPEC and the IEA cut 2026 demand forecasts, with US crude inventories jumping—though supply risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz kept a floor under prices. Credit & Payments: Banks in Australia are trimming credit card rewards and sign-up offers, with analysts warning businesses may pass costs to consumers and trigger mass card switching. Retail Growth in Asia: Walmart China reported strong momentum, while Indonesia’s Ramadan FMCG spending rose 3.3% and online retail surged. Business Performance Watch: SM Investments posted record first-half net income of P45.9bn, citing resilient consumer spending across retail and malls. Market Integrity: Turkish funds are urging tougher action over unusual trading that could threaten Borsa Istanbul’s benchmark status. Tech for Business: Wuxi launched a city “Token Supermarket” to help local firms buy AI model access more easily. E-commerce IPO: India’s Shiprocket IPO opened with heavy retail demand and a premium in the grey market.
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