AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLNG Deal Watch: Petrobras signed a 22-year LNG purchase agreement with Cheniere, locking in long-term supply to cut exposure to spot volatility and strengthen risk management as US liquefaction capacity expands. Capital Markets: MidOcean Energy closed its 2026 equity raise with over $4B in commitments, backing a scaled global LNG platform. Stablecoin Banking: Jeeves raised $110M to scale its stablecoin-native banking for global enterprises across 35 countries, with stablecoin activity now running at $1.5B annualized. Payments & Fintech: Walapay secured a $4.6M seed round to expand cross-border payments via local rail integrations across Latin America and beyond. Energy Prices & Policy: The US pressed Europe to release emergency diesel reserves “immediately,” warning of possible restrictions on exports as diesel prices hit record highs. Brazil Politics & Investing: BlackRock expects 30%+ AUM growth in Brazil next year regardless of the election outcome, while Lula vs Flavio Bolsonaro tightens ahead of the vote. Cybersecurity: Europol-led Operation KillSwitch dismantled ransomware group KillSec, including arrests tied to Latin America-targeting attacks. Corporate Moves: Volaris acquired Teknisa, expanding software solutions for corporate foodservice and retail in Brazil. Sportswear Restructuring: Nike unveiled an operating model overhaul and warned of deeper sales weakness, with Latin America grouped into North America.
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