AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarkets on hold: European stocks ended flat as investors waited for fresh U.S.-Iran peace signals, with crude rising and business surveys pointing to a slowdown. Economy forecast cut: The EU trimmed eurozone growth projections while inflation stayed sticky, raising stagflation worries and pushing expectations of tighter ECB policy. Tax fight at the UN: A new draft UN protocol would expand countries’ right to tax big tech based on where users are, not where firms are registered—set for talks in August. Aviation verdict: Air France and Airbus were convicted of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash, a major reputational blow despite appeals. Tech and industry moves: Serbia’s business AI push gained momentum with a NVIDIA-backed model initiative, while Gilead completed its Tubulis acquisition and Sartorius opened a new Freiburg competence center. Energy pressure: The Middle East shock is still reshaping European planning, from growth forecasts to corporate cost concerns.
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