AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Prices Watch: FAO says its Food Price Index inched up in July as sugar, cereals and vegetable oils rose, even while meat and dairy eased. Heat & Supply Risk: A “super” El Niño scenario is still a wild card, but analysts point to stronger inventories and better farm tech as buffers. Retail & Consumer Spending: UK retail sales growth cooled in July as heatwaves hit non-food, while World Cup-related spending helped some categories. Energy & Utilities: Russian strikes cut power in multiple Ukrainian regions as demand spikes with hot weather; in Qatar, Kahramaa launched a 2026 customer satisfaction survey for electricity and water services. Auto Consumer Protection: Saudi Arabia tightened auto dealer obligations, suspending a dealership and citing failures on spare parts and replacement vehicles. Payments & Banking Experience: Singapore lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast on stronger H1 performance tied to global AI demand; Ghana’s UBA topped customer satisfaction in 2025. Tech for Consumers: Gartner forecasts AI-optimised IaaS spending to jump in 2026, reflecting more AI rollouts into real-world services.
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