AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIsrael’s Coalition Deadlock: President Isaac Herzog plans to name a lawmaker to form Israel’s next government on Sunday. Sixty-seven lawmakers backed challenger Gadi Eisenkot, but coalition talks remain uncertain after an election left both main blocs short of a majority. Global Market Shock: A Wall Street tech selloff spread across Asia, sending South Korea’s KOSPI down more than 8% and triggering a trading halt; Japan’s Nikkei fell over 6%. Investors fear tighter U.S. rules could slow the AI data-center boom. Trade Push: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China to pursue trade deals and investment, including agreements with ASEAN and the Philippines. Steel Dispute: Stelco may restart Ontario finishing operations as a federal deadline approaches over alleged breaches of commitments on jobs and trade policy. Seasonal Work: France is pursuing a program to bring Kyrgyz citizens to work in agriculture for six to eight months, though the terms are still being negotiated.
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