AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs: European wholesale gas climbed above €97/MWh, its highest since 2022, as winter demand approaches and storage sits at a record seasonal low. The squeeze is adding inflation risk for businesses and households. France’s Economy: Protests and trucker blockades are disrupting supply chains and costing retailers sales, while France’s debt strains are unsettling markets. Trade: The European Commission is weighing safeguards on imports of Chinese chemicals, furniture and machinery, potentially from early 2027, amid concern over the bloc’s trade imbalance. Business Deals: Sweden’s Stena Line is buying Norway’s Color Line, bringing two major ferry operators under one owner and expanding its reach across Northern Europe. Business Confidence: German sentiment improved for a sixth month in October, though EU steel output fell 5% in September.
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