AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVolvo Cars Update: Volvo Cars forecast a stronger second half but warned of rising raw-material costs and a steep China slowdown that crushed Q2 sales and margins, sending shares down. Volvo Construction Equipment: Volvo CE reported higher Q2 volumes and improved earnings, with growth led by North America and service. Swedbank Penalty: Swedbank agreed to pay a $50m fine to New York regulators over Panama Papers-linked anti-money laundering control failures. EU Sanctions Deadlock: EU talks on a new Russia sanctions package stalled as Greece pushed for exemptions for its shipping fleet carrying Russian LNG. Markets Mood: European stocks slid as tech sold off and Middle East tensions weighed ahead of the ECB meeting. Saab Defence Momentum: Saab shares rose after better-than-expected Q2 results, reflecting strong defence demand and a record order backlog. Carbon Pricing Fight: Ten EU states urged changes to ETS2, warning transport and heating carbon charges could hit households. Corporate Governance Watch: Japan’s ruling party flagged suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity in take-private deals. Sweden in Global Business: Sweden-backed Gripen support for Ukraine remains in focus as governments line up funding and training plans.
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