AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI and Earnings: Palantir lifted its full-year outlook as U.S. commercial revenue surged 119% and, for the first time, topped government sales. The shift comes as companies face mounting AI bills and retailers like Walmart build systems for AI agents to shop on customers’ behalf. Credit and Property: Bank lending to businesses posted its biggest increase in 28 months, while bond fundraising weakened. Commercial real estate remains under pressure from refinancing costs, though Rabina secured a $17.5 million refinance for a fully occupied Auburn industrial property. Energy and Trade: Disrupted Middle East supplies pushed Korea’s LNG imports from North America above those from the Middle East for the first time. At APEC, China’s commerce minister urged members to defend free trade and coordinate on digital economic rules. Industrial Growth: Stellantis is preparing two Fiat launches from its expanded Morocco plant, while Chinese automaker Sany introduced electric commercial trucks in Zambia, partnering with a local distributor.
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