AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEconomic Growth: Russia’s GDP grew 1% in the third quarter, a sharp slowdown as the war burden weighs on activity despite higher oil prices. Energy Trade: Ukraine’s drone strikes on major refineries threaten to deepen fuel shortages; one analyst estimates affected plants account for about 55% of Russian petrol output, with reserves possibly covering only a week’s demand. A US deal to buy Russian diesel has yet to deliver: tankers have changed course as buyers and ports weigh legal and reputational risks. Oil Sanctions: EU forces boarded the suspected shadow-fleet tanker MV MIDAG, which was sailing under a false flag. EU foreign ministers are due to approve new sanctions targeting banks, buyers and companies supporting the fleet. APEC Business: More than 115 Fortune Global 500 companies are expected at the Shenzhen CEO Summit, where leaders will discuss regional cooperation. A planned Trump-Xi-Putin meeting is expected to focus on nuclear arms, not Ukraine.
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