AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-China Retaliation: China’s Ministry of Finance barred government buyers from purchasing products from 46 US firms, including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, while the Commerce Ministry also imposed export curbs on dual-use items to 10 US military-related companies. Hong Kong Finance: Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong is in talks to broaden cross-border investment channels, lower mainland investor entry thresholds, and potentially let mainland retail investors subscribe to Hong Kong IPOs—at a time when Beijing’s offshore-cap crackdown is already pressuring the city’s wealth hub role. AI + Power Grid: China is struggling to match fast-growing AI computing demand with electricity delivery and stability, as data centers shift the focus from total power use to real-time grid flexibility. Markets + Trade: LME and Shanghai Futures Exchange agreed to launch a Shanghai-linked steel futures contract for global exposure to China’s flat steel market. Tech Industry: Reuters reports ASML says it has never shipped EUV lithography machines to China. Consumer Pulse: A quieter 618 shopping festival points to weaker demand and a shift toward healthier margins as authorities clamp down on discounting. Currency: The yuan weakened to 6.8150 per dollar.
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