AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Inflation Watch: OECD headline inflation rose to 4.4% in April as energy inflation jumped to 13.2% YoY, while Colombia still posted negative inflation—an unusual mix that keeps cost pressure and policy tradeoffs in focus. Climate Diplomacy: UN climate talks in Bonn are framed as a key step to sustain a “just transition” away from fossil fuels, with calls to protect workers and communities and keep forest protection momentum. Oil Flows: After a prior halt, the US imported about 43,000 bpd of Iraqi crude last week; Canada stayed the top supplier, with Colombia listed among smaller contributors. Colombia Spotlight: Captain James Rodríguez addressed backlash tied to a World Cup farewell moment involving President Petro’s daughter, aiming to prevent the controversy from derailing team focus. Business in Colombia: XS.com closed its LATAM roadshow with a private Medellín event for partners and a retail trader seminar, highlighting its IB program and multi-asset trading push. Food & Agriculture: Nestlé is advancing climate-resilient robusta coffee varieties in the Ivory Coast to boost yields and reduce climate risk.
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