AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarkets: Malaysian shares fell 0.55% as banking heavyweights came under pressure amid rising US bond yields. Rates & Inflation: A UK think tank says rates may need to reach 5% to curb inflation, which it expects to peak at 4.4% in February 2027; the Bank of England’s rate is now 4%. Household Debt: South Korean bank loans to households rose 5 trillion won in October, taking the total above 1,200 trillion won for the first time. Lending: Sri Lanka’s central bank told lawmakers that private-sector credit reached 2.1 trillion rupees in the first nine months of 2026, with the committee questioning a shift toward short-term loans. Banking Technology: China’s lenders are moving AI beyond pilots, using it for routine work and credit assessments; one bank reported SME credit approvals 30% faster. Deutsche Bank has also launched crypto custody for institutional clients, while major banks plan a $270 million stablecoin venture. Banking Risk: Paraguay’s Ueno collapse disrupted market traders, highlighting the risks of fast-growing digital banks; authorities say nearly all eligible depositors have been reimbursed.
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