AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChina Consumption Watch: China’s retail sales barely grew in April (+0.2% y/y) and industrial output slowed (+4.1%), underscoring weak household demand even as exports stay a bright spot. US–China Farm Truce: After the Trump–Xi summit, the White House says China will buy at least $17bn a year of U.S. farm goods through 2028, including beef and poultry—an attempt to steady farmer incomes amid Iran-linked shipping and energy shocks. Energy Shock Ripple: The Iran conflict’s pressure on Hormuz is feeding into real consumer costs, with India facing LPG tightness and California gasoline prices climbing. Payments Momentum (India): RBI data shows credit card use in India has surged (transactions up 2.6x since 2021), even as debit card volumes slide with UPI and wallets. Retail & Lifestyle: India’s retail pharmacies are refusing to join an AIOCD strike over e-pharmacy rules, while China’s beer tourism is getting a tech-driven refresh at the Tsingtao Beer Museum. Dealmaking: Bain Capital closed Asia Fund VI at $10.5bn, and iHistory unveiled a Vision Pro “MAP 3.0” storytelling mapping concept.
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