AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Infrastructure Deal: Naver says it has secured a combined $10B investment commitment from Nvidia and Canadian asset manager Brookfield to fund a new AI data-centre build in South Korea, with Brookfield up to $9B and Nvidia $1B. Trade & Investment: Canada and the UAE have concluded CEPA talks, aiming to cut tariffs and simplify trade procedures; the deal is expected to support projects across ports, mines, LNG, data centres and critical minerals. Banking Earnings & Funding: State-owned Bank of Baroda’s Q1 profit fell 72% after a one-time NMC Health settlement, while Bank of India’s Q1 profit rose 36% on loan growth and improving asset quality; both are mobilizing FCNR(B) deposits. Banking Market Mood: Canadian financial stocks moved on fund inflows, with some Canadian banks lagging while others gained, as investors reposition amid tariff uncertainty. Energy Transition: Air Canada and Airbus plan a co-investment platform committing up to C$13.7M to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production in Canada. Policy/Markets Risk: Trump’s tariff escalation continues to ripple through Canada-linked trade and investment expectations, with investors watching currency and market impacts closely.
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