AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Governance Clash: Pope Leo XIV told reporters AI “going rogue” fears are not “fake news” and urged leaders to “sit down and talk,” after Trump dismissed similar warnings. Energy Costs Pressure: Record EU diesel prices are rippling through freight, squeezing farmers and businesses and adding to inflation risk. France Defence Spending: France is betting €3.4bn on a re-engined Rafale F5 upgrade to keep its air power relevant after Europe’s 6th-gen fighter delays. Data Centres & Power: EU plans for data-centre efficiency labels face calls for “nuance” so sustainability rules don’t undermine competitiveness as AI capacity ramps up. EU Sanctions Politics: “Easy targets are mostly gone,” and diplomats warn sanctions are increasingly traded for other political concessions. Markets & Commodities: Gold strategists see a path toward $4,000–$5,000 as bond yields and rate expectations swing. France Business & Culture: Maxhosa Africa staged a full runway show at Paris Fashion Week, pitching luxury textiles as a growth engine.
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