AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets: European shares rebounded as oil eased after Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections and cited productive talks with Tehran. Brent slipped to about $103 a barrel, though supply risks remain. Critical Minerals: The European Commission selected 46 projects across 16 countries for faster permits and funding support, aiming to reduce reliance on China. They could require €21.1 billion in investment. China Trade: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič pressed Beijing for “tangible outcomes” to address a €360 billion trade surplus, as both sides sought to head off a wider trade clash. Energy Security: EU gas storage was just 72.4% full on October 3, its lowest autumn level since 2011. The bloc may need to cut winter gas use by 7% as it prepares to end Russian LNG imports in January. EU Priorities: Leaders meet in Brussels on October 15 to discuss competitiveness, energy costs and the 2028–34 budget. Ukraine: Hungary dropped its veto on opening two EU accession chapters after Kyiv agreed to amend its minority education law.
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