AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndia Tech & Jobs: Amazon’s Andy Jassy met PM Modi and pledged $48B in India investment for 2026-30, including $13B more for AI and cloud infrastructure, plus data-center expansion in Mumbai and Hyderabad. UAE Wealth Outlook: Standard Chartered said lower risk premiums and steadier oil markets are lifting UAE investor sentiment, with demand for diversified portfolios and income hedges like EM USD bonds and gold. Sri Lanka Impact Investing: LIIN hosted Sri Lanka’s first Impact Investing Summit 2026, bringing UNDP and other partners to push sustainable food systems and measurable impact. M&A Watch (UK/US): H.B. Fuller is nearing a $628M cash deal for UK wound-care maker AMS at 285p/share, despite objections from one of its own investors. India Real Estate: JLL reported institutional real estate investment rose 23% YoY to $4.3B in H1 2026, with domestic investors hitting a record 64% share. Japan Industrial Push: Japan’s panels outlined 370T yen public-private investment through FY2040, led by AI and semiconductors. Precious Metals: Gold slipped below $4,000/oz as a stronger dollar and shifting rate expectations outweighed safe-haven demand. Investor Legal Alerts: New securities class actions were filed for Verra Mobility (VRRM), PicS (PICS), and ADMA Biologics (ADMA), with lead-plaintiff deadlines in early August.
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