AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECB Rate Watch: The ECB is widely seen raising rates again on Thursday to counter an energy-driven inflation rebound after Brent pushed above $100 a barrel, with markets also reacting to higher bond yields. Markets Mood: European shares slid to over-one-month lows as oil and geopolitical risk hit risk appetite, while gold and silver gained on dollar weakness. Germany Focus—Crypto Tax: Germany is moving to tax crypto gains at 25% from 2027 as holding exemptions end, reigniting debate on how to regulate digital assets. Cyber & Surveillance: Germany’s domestic spy agency is running an AI surveillance platform (ArgonOS) but won’t clearly explain its capabilities or oversight to parliament, raising accountability concerns; separately, Check Point warns generative AI is increasing data-leak risk. UAE–Germany Deals: The UAE and Germany plan multi-billion-dollar agreements on investment, AI and energy during a UAE president visit. Ukraine Funding Pressure: Ukraine’s request for an extra $27bn to cover defence shortfalls is unsettling European backers and could reshape how aid is financed.
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