AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets & Energy: US stocks held up as tech led gains, while oil slid on hopes of a US-Iran deal—though fresh strikes and ceasefire warnings kept the mood cautious. Defense Manufacturing: The Pentagon is asking industry for advanced manufacturing tech to build and sustain next-gen supersonic aircraft, targeting faster production and fewer supply-chain risks. AI, Chips & Asia: Seoul surged on an AI-led rally, with SK hynix jumping after Micron’s blockbuster surge to $1T; investors also leaned into China tech and advanced manufacturing themes. Regulation Pressure: Britain’s CMA is set to decide soon whether to rein in Apple and Google’s “anti-steering” app rules that developers say raise prices. Cybersecurity Moves: Australia Post partnered with Alpha Level to speed up threat detection across its network. Big Tech vs Europe: EU leaders weigh tougher Big Tech limits on cloud tenders and spectrum access, with internal disagreement on how fast to act. Pope Leo XIV on AI: A new encyclical warns AI could intensify exploitation and urges legal oversight beyond tech companies’ control.
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