AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHumanitarian Funding Crunch: UN data show Jordan’s humanitarian aid receipts collapsed 92% over a decade, with only $73.9m received in 2026 so far and the Syria refugee response plan funded at just 2.2% of its $2.8bn target. Africa Macro & FX: Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term as copper prices stay near record levels, a political-risk unwind that could support the kwacha and lower borrowing costs. EU Finance & Markets: European ETFs hit a record $3.80tn in assets with $323.6bn of YTD inflows, while fixed-income pros flag geopolitics, government debt and inflation as top risks. Banking & Fintech: Revolut appoints a new Spain banking boss for its operations, as MiCA forces Cyprus crypto firms to prove the right legal entity status. Policy & Risk: The EU plans a major new Russia sanctions package this fall, targeting more than 1,600 entities, while cyber and privacy concerns grow after France’s finance data breach. Investing & Deals: Dream Industrial REIT agrees to buy UK’s Chancerygate for about $108m, and LEO Pharma reports 7% H1 revenue growth and pipeline strengthening. Climate Cost Pressure: Europe’s heat and wildfire damage is widening an insurance gap, raising the odds that taxpayers absorb more of the bill.
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