AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCentral Banks: Goldman Sachs now expects a 25-basis-point Fed hike after August CPI, raising the odds of a September move and pushing the federal funds target toward 3.75%–4.00%. Bilateral Trade & Investment: India-UAE commerce is aiming for $200B by 2032, with BRICS-linked investment and CEPA boosting deal flow. Manufacturing & Jobs: Ford will open its Kentucky Truck Plant to families after announcing a $1B paint-shop modernization, adding to recent Kentucky investment. Entrepreneurship Finance: Bangladesh Bank launched “UDYOG” to fund up to Tk20 lakh for youth entrepreneurs via a 50:50 loan-grant blend, while AmCham and the Bangladesh government target an extra $5B in US investment over five years. Women in Business: BANMUJER marks 25 years of microfinance for women entrepreneurs, and BRICS Women’s Business Alliance pushes scaling women-led enterprises. Regional Investment Push: Odisha’s UAE outreach secured Rs 2.43 lakh crore in proposals, with the state pledging faster execution into jobs. Corporate Governance: HDFC Bank has started the process to find a successor to CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, sending RBI two candidate names. Fraud & Risk: Prosecutors accuse an “ESOS Rings” founder of lying about patents and Apple acquisition talks to fleece investors.
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