AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRate Decisions: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%, its first hike in three years, and left the door open to another. The US Federal Reserve held rates steady, keeping policy paths in focus for investors. AI Funding: Markets are rewarding tech firms that can finance AI expansion from cash flow. Microsoft and Oracle gained, while Alphabet sank after a revenue miss and a $9.07 billion quarterly free-cash-flow shortfall, intensifying scrutiny of its heavy spending. China’s Banks: Beijing plans to issue up to 300 billion yuan in special bonds to bolster capital at eight major financial institutions, aiming to strengthen resilience and support lending. Nigeria’s Digital Finance: A national survey found digital financial service use reached 64.4% of adults, while financial exclusion fell to 21%. Separately, regulators said only 57% of financial institutions are ready for data-localisation rules due in January 2027.
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