AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoG7 Diplomacy & Energy Shock: Leaders kicked off the G7 in Evian-les-Bains with the US-Iran interim deal and Middle East stability high on the agenda, after renewed strikes in Ukraine underscored how fast security risks can spill into markets. Trade Pressure on Brazilian Industry: Brazil’s industry confederation (CNI) warns proposed US additional tariffs could hit 35.2% of Brazilian exports (up to 54.1% with existing sector duties), with forced-labor claims potentially adding up to 37.5% on some products. Mining & Rare Earths Push: Power Minerals began a maiden diamond drilling campaign at its Morro do Ferro REE project in Minas Gerais, targeting 4,000m for resource expansion plus 800m for metallurgical samples. Corporate Tech & Distribution: Ingram Micro won HPE’s 2026 Global Distributor of the Year, with Brazil also taking top distributor/value distributor honors. Electrification Trend: A survey of executives across 18 countries (including Brazil) found 90% expect operations to be largely electrified by 2035, citing competitiveness and energy security. Brazil Market Mood: São Paulo stocks fell as Petrobras slid with crude oil after the US-Iran deal news.
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