AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRates & Markets: Hot US inflation has pushed traders’ odds of a December Fed hike to 87%, lifting the dollar and sharpening concerns the Fed may need to tighten further. Bank of America says a 50-basis-point move is possible. Asia Banking: Malaysia’s benchmark index fell 0.55% as banking heavyweights retreated amid rising US bond yields. India Growth: Moody’s raised its FY27 growth forecast to 7%, citing strong consumption, investment and resilience to energy costs. Islamic Finance: Ghana is preparing rules to attract capital to its non-interest banking sector, targeting a global market projected at $10.5 trillion by 2030. Banking Oversight: Türkiye’s banking watchdog chief offered to resign amid a $20 billion investment-fund scandal. Regional Consolidation: Butterfield’s planned $1.8 billion acquisition of CIBC Caribbean would create a banking and wealth platform with about $29 billion in assets, pending approvals.
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