AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFed Rate Watch: Asian markets wobbled as investors priced an expected Fed rate hike, with US 10-year yields back above 5% and oil holding near $100 amid Middle East risk. Semiconductor Supply Chains: TSMC kept widening its foundry lead as AI demand surges, while MediaTek rolled out its Dimensity 9600 Pro using TSMC’s 2nm process—another sign of Taiwan’s chip ecosystem tightening its grip. US-Asia Chip Politics: Reuters reports SK hynix is in talks with Intel about making memory chips in the US for the first time, a move that could reshape AI hardware supply but may face political pushback. Taiwan’s Global Footprint: Taiwan plans a second Philippine representative office in Cebu to support travelers and business links, and the US backed Taiwan’s continued Pacific Islands Forum role while warning against China’s “malign activities.” Cross-Strait Economy: A report highlights how Taiwan fruit exporters are finding a more reliable mainland market, complicating DPP calls for economic decoupling. Labor & Inequality: Taiwan’s K-shaped economy and young workers’ struggles drew fresh attention, as the AI boom lifts some while leaving many behind. Geopolitical Costs: The US Iran war is estimated to have cost about $38B so far, with further monthly costs projected—another pressure point for global business planning.
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