AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCotton Tightens: ICAC warns global cotton production may fall while mill use rises, pushing ending stocks to the lowest in years; fertiliser price spikes and El Niño-style weather risk are already pressuring acreage decisions. Auto Exports: Chery’s June exports jumped to 191,062 vehicles (+79.7% YoY), extending China’s overseas momentum; NEVs are driving much of the growth. Outbound Investment Rulebook: China’s new outbound investment regulation took effect July 1, unifying oversight for 50,000+ overseas firms—relevant for supply chains and cross-border manufacturing, including Brazil-linked moves. Food Inflation Risk: A “Godzilla” El Niño threat could lift rice, palm oil, poultry and livestock costs across ASEAN, with knock-on effects for global food prices. Aerospace Deal: Embraer completed its acquisition of Mexico-based EZ Air from Safran, adding cabin-component work in Brazil and Mexico. Aluminium M&A: Alcoa agreed to buy South32 aluminium assets for $4.1bn, including Brazil’s MRN and Alumar operations. Logistics Expansion: Hapag-Lloyd’s terminal arm eyes more capacity via investments in Hamburg and Tangier Med. Healthcare & Environment: UFRJ-linked research reports antidepressant traces in Rio hammerhead shark tissue, highlighting pharmaceutical pollution risks.
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