AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Finance Boost: Malaysia’s LPPSA raised its civil servants’ home financing ceiling to RM1m, a move analysts say could lift homeownership and clear unsold completed units. Hydrogen Reality Check: Malaysia is urged to avoid more incentives for Sarawak hydrogen until buyers prove they’ll pay commercially viable prices. EU Single Market Access: Politico reports the EU may offer candidate countries “gradual integration” into the single market, including trade and research access, as accession roadmaps accelerate. Tax Enforcement: Pakistan’s FBR amended sales tax rules to make electronic monitoring mandatory for certain registered businesses, with non-compliant premises potentially sealed. Retail Investing Trend: Coverage highlights how big firms increasingly court retail investors at IPOs, while Oura’s IPO delay underscores market jitters. Consumer Pressure: US consumer confidence slid to a 12-year low as households face higher costs, with oil and fuel prices a key driver. Small Business Hiring: US small businesses reported stronger hiring plans, but owners still struggle to find qualified workers. Market Moves: Nigeria’s NGX fell 0.29% amid weak sentiment and lower trading activity. Energy Demand: Kenya’s cleaner cooking push is lifting LPG use, while electricity demand growth is concentrated in Nairobi and other major regions.
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