AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConsumer Spending: Apple’s revenue rose 12% last quarter, with iPhone sales up 17% despite a $100 price increase, showing shoppers are still willing to spend on must-have products. Housing: U.S. home-sale prices fell for the first time in more than three years, while buyer demand hit a record low and monthly mortgage payments averaged $2,786. Europe’s Outlook: Businesses expect stronger domestic and export sales in 2027, but confidence remains weak: hiring expectations are negative for a fourth straight year and investment is still subdued. China: Coloplast is cutting 80 commercial roles as weak demand and local competition weigh on its business; it does not expect a recovery until 2027–28. Meanwhile, China’s central bank deployed 100 billion yuan through a swap facility to support its capital market. Energy Trade: ADNOC Gas agreed to supply TotalEnergies with up to 1.6 million tonnes of LNG over five years, extending a long-term partnership as global demand grows.
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