AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousehold Costs: U.S. consumer prices rose 3.7% over the year to September, while energy prices jumped 20.45% and real weekly earnings fell. In Malaysia, higher fuel costs, hot weather and lower hydropower output are pushing up household electricity bills. Fuel and Cars: The diesel squeeze could last into 2027, keeping pressure on transport costs. Meanwhile, petrol-only vehicles made up less than half of global car sales in the first half of 2026, as hybrid and electric models gained ground. Safer Digital Payments: The IMF and World Bank launched a framework to help countries prevent and respond to online financial fraud, a growing risk as digital payments spread. Food Supply: Ivory Coast researchers are developing cocoa varieties that can better withstand drought, aiming to protect production in the world’s top cocoa-growing country.
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