AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoBig Tech: Microsoft shares jumped after quarterly revenue beat forecasts, with Azure sales up 48%; the company is also offering buyouts as it ramps up AI spending. Business Confidence: South Korea’s sentiment index hit a four-year high, with strength in chips and autos spreading to smaller firms. Consumer Pricing: The FTC is investigating nine major companies, including Uber, Walmart and Delta, over whether personal data is used to set individualized prices or worker pay. Trade & Investment: China announced 16 measures to widen foreign businesses’ access to Hainan, including easier work permits and new opportunities in energy and bonded trade. UK Business: Budget changes drew mixed reactions: small-business rate relief expands, but higher minimum wages and a cut to asset-disposal relief could add costs for employers and business sellers. Cost Pressures: In New Zealand, 52% of firms expect to raise prices in the next three months, while 82% anticipate higher costs.
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