AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarkets & Rates: Global stocks slid again, with France’s CAC 40 down 1.94% as investors digested higher bond yields and a fresh oil push. Energy & Geopolitics: Iran said it attacked vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and expanded a “no-go” zone, sending Brent back above $100 and raising pressure on European economies. Climate Shock: Copernicus reported August as the world’s joint hottest month on record (+1.65°C vs pre-industrial), with record sea temperatures and drought impacts across parts of Europe including France. France–Armenia Business: Macron met Armenia’s Pashinyan at the Élysée, naming economic cooperation and space as priorities, alongside progress on the Bargushat tunnel. Space & Deals in Paris: The International Space Summit in France drew about €20bn in announcements and highlighted Franco-Indian cooperation, with PM Modi set to speak. Software M&A: Cegid and Silae plan a €10bn merger to build a major European business software group covering accounting, tax, payroll and HR. Defence Procurement: Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS Albatros aircraft delivery to France’s DGA advances the AVSIMAR maritime surveillance programme. Housing/Local Rules: A south-west French town banned visible clothes-drying in parts of the historic centre, sparking backlash over impact on poorer residents.
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