AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Finance: Germany’s general government deficit hit €98.8bn in the first half of 2026, with spending up faster than revenue and interest costs rising 21.2% y/y, as stagnation and higher investment/defence weigh on the books. Energy & Markets: After US pressure, G7 partners agreed to release up to 100m barrels of emergency diesel and crude via the IEA over four months; oil prices eased, while the diesel squeeze remains a live political risk. Trade & Industry: China opened an anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports, citing alleged dumping margins above 100% and damage to domestic producers, as Brussels and Beijing head toward talks. Retail & Logistics: EU’s €3 flat customs duty on small parcels is already denting volumes into the bloc, with Swiss Post reporting double-digit drops and warning Chinese sellers may reroute via warehouses. Housing: Thousands marched in Valencia against “housing business” and evictions, targeting the real-estate summit as protests continue. Corporate Moves: AstraZeneca is preparing layoffs in Spain despite growth and its Barcelona hub expansion.
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