AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS Summit Diplomacy: India steered the 18th BRICS summit to adopt the New Delhi Declaration after last-minute Iran-UAE language compromises, calling for “maximum restraint” in West Asia, protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, backing Palestinian statehood, and opposing unilateral tariffs and sanctions while stressing dialogue and diplomacy. Energy & Trade Shock: The declaration also highlights energy security and supply-chain continuity as West Asia tensions and shipping risks keep pressure on global trade. West Asia De-escalation Talks: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled on the BRICS sidelines, both backing de-escalation and stability. Central Banking Watch: RBI MPC will reassess growth and inflation in October as crude prices rise, with the pass-through to consumers a key variable. Bangladesh SME Credit: Bank Asia will lend to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises at 9% under Bangladesh Bank’s Tk 5,000 crore working-capital refinance fund. Ukraine War Costs: Russian strikes are crippling Ukraine’s economy, with Kyiv warning GDP could fall 1.5 points in 2026 and export revenue losses near $40B. ASEAN Energy Planning: Philippines trade chief says an ASEAN oil stockpile study could be ready by November, aiming to cushion fuel-price spikes.
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