AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWaterway Disruption: Germany’s Rhine river level has fallen again, forcing freight vessels to sail only partly loaded and pushing transport costs sharply higher for industry. Central Banking Watch: The ECB is set to pause rate hikes but keep the door open to more tightening in September as energy prices risk reigniting inflation. Nuclear Security Debate: Lower Saxony approved a Rosatom-linked nuclear fuel project despite espionage and security concerns, with strict restrictions on Russian staff access. EU Budget Pressure: Brussels is wrestling with a roughly €60bn gap in the next EU budget and is pushing “own resources” like levies on large firms and parts of excise duties. Germany–Nigeria Ties: Germany plans to boost investment in Nigeria as trade rises, focusing on renewables, manufacturing, digital skills and security. Corporate Moves: TeamViewer and ServiceNow announced a partnership aimed at more autonomous IT operations. Energy & Industry: India’s solar makers are shutting or cutting output due to domestic cell shortages under new sourcing rules. Tech Earnings: Tesla’s revenue rose on delivery recovery, but adjusted earnings missed expectations.
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