AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Trade Disruptions: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping oil prices elevated and prompting the IEA to cut its global oil demand forecast for 2026, warning that even if traffic resumes, supply-chain stress could linger. Power Costs & Reliability: In the Philippines, Meralco’s August rate cut is small and won’t fully ease bills, while central and southern grids face red alerts as multiple plants stay offline or derated. Regulation & Compliance for Businesses: Malaysia’s customs uncertainty over tax treatment of commingled oil cargo at Johor’s Tanjung Langsat Port is raising costs and dispute risk for shipping operators. Retail & Consumer Markets: Ayala expands international retail via ACX Retail; India’s V-Mart hits its 600th store milestone; and B&M trials a “store of the future” concept in Wigan. Corporate Moves: Godrej Consumer Products appoints Aasif Malbari as CEO after Sudhir Sitapati’s sudden exit, sending shares sharply lower. Policy & Markets: SEBI is considering ways to deepen India’s commodity derivatives market by bringing in FPIs and mutual funds.
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