AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoJapan Economy Watch: A CGTN analysis says Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s “high-pressure economy” and faster defense-spending push are colliding with Japan’s supply-side limits, raising alarm over growth and public finances. Solar & Storage Buildout: Reslink is rolling out a phone-first LiDAR and AI design workflow for solar installers, aiming to cut the time from site capture to proposals. China Power Prices: China’s provincial spot power markets are diverging—higher in Shandong/Guangdong/Jiangsu, weaker in Inner Mongolia/Shaanxi—while coal and LNG costs stay elevated. Metals Signal: Copper slid to a more than-week low on China data and a stronger dollar, with oil prices also weighing. US–China Trade: The US and China agreed to tariff cuts on $60bn of “non-sensitive” goods, but timing and effective dates remain unclear. Middle East Energy Shock: Qatar extended LNG force majeure to Asia and Europe as Hormuz disruptions persist, keeping LNG prices tight. India Energy Security: ONGC says E20 petrol blending could cut import dependence; India also flagged its push for more energy storage capacity. Battery Race: China unveiled a five-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030. Regional Infrastructure: Iran completed the Chabahar–Zahedan rail link, boosting an India-backed corridor that bypasses Hormuz. Markets & Oil: Oil jumped after Trump rejected an Iran truce, feeding higher yields and pressure across Asian equities.
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