AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBulgaria’s Vote: Incumbent Iliana Iotova is projected to win the presidential runoff with about 58%, defeating pro-Western candidate Andrey Gyurov. Iotova opposes military aid to Ukraine and favors dialogue with Moscow. Trade Talks: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions with President Trump made progress, while Trump described a possible US-Canada deal as a “concept”; formal talks are expected to resume. Market Jitters: Asian shares fell as investors questioned whether heavy spending on artificial intelligence can deliver lasting returns. Apple, AMD and Palantir earnings are now in focus. Economic Support: Egypt signed a $1 billion World Bank financing deal to support reforms. Separately, a China-Peru trade pact upgrade has taken effect, aiming to ease trade and expand investment. Disaster Costs: Natural disasters caused an estimated $204 billion in global economic losses in the first nine months of 2026, with only 45% covered by insurance. Insured losses reached $91 billion.
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