AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Supply: ADNOC Gas signed a five-year LNG deal with TotalEnergies for up to 1.6 million tonnes a year and a separate agreement to supply gas to the Northern Emirates, expanding its trading reach as new LNG capacity is planned. Trade: Canada and China extended their market-access agreement to 2028, preserving Canadian exports of canola products and seafood while allowing Chinese steel and aluminum into Canada. Business Costs: UK firms faced an estimated £7.7 billion in customs paperwork costs from 2022 to 2025, according to analysis of HMRC figures, adding to concerns about the burden of post-Brexit trade. Gas Markets: The IEA warned that Europe’s low storage levels leave it exposed to supply shocks and could intensify competition for LNG, pushing up spot prices this winter. Markets: U.S. stocks rallied after the midterm elections, while bond yields and oil prices fell; retail and consumer-discretionary shares led gains. Retail: 99 Ranch Market plans to close stores in Pleasanton and Chino, California, putting 103 jobs at risk as the chain streamlines its network amid intensifying competition.
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