AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoG7 Signals Caution on Trade Imbalances: G7 finance chiefs met in Paris and agreed the current trade-imbalance situation is “unsustainable,” but offered few concrete steps, while also pushing for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed pressure on Russia. Fed Independence Under Scrutiny: The White House confirmed Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in as Fed chair, with critics warning the independence fight is only getting louder as inflation stays elevated. Venezuela Legal Pressure Escalates: Alex Saab—Maduro’s ally—faces U.S. money-laundering and bribery charges tied to CLAP and PDVSA, while prosecutors also opened a fresh criminal probe into Maduro amid doubts about the strength of the existing case. Brazil Energy Sovereignty: Lula backed responsible oil exploration in the Equatorial Margin, framing it as sovereignty and a hedge against foreign encroachment. Caribbean Financial Watch: Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s central bank says banks and insurers look resilient, but stress tests show vulnerabilities under severe shocks, with cyber risk rising.
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