AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUK Consumer Mood: S&P Global’s consumer sentiment stayed weak, edging up to 42.2 but still below neutral as households reported worse job security and pushed back big purchases, with fuel and higher mortgage rates weighing on budgets. North Yorkshire Banking Access: York and North Yorkshire officials warned that branch closures are leaving residents and local firms short on face-to-face banking, especially in rural areas where cash and deposits require longer travel. UK Politics & Markets: Keir Starmer resigned as Labour leader, with Andy Burnham emerging as front-runner; markets reacted with FTSE 100 up modestly and gilt yields easing amid political uncertainty. China Rates: China’s central bank kept the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year mortgage reference at 3.5% for a 13th month as retail sales fell and housing prices continued to decline. India Markets & Regulation: SEBI cut AIF scheme-launch timelines to 10 days under its GARUDA mechanism, aiming to speed up new fund launches. Crypto Policy Clash: The American Bankers Association escalated lobbying ahead of the CLARITY Act vote, focusing on stablecoin yield rules that could compete directly with bank deposits. Appointments: Avendus elevated Karan Sharma to MD and Head of Investment Banking, giving the franchise dedicated leadership.
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