AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVolvo Under Pressure: Volvo Cars flagged a weaker second half as China sales slump and raw-material costs bite, with shares falling after a steep China slowdown and margin hit. Construction & Industry Output: Volvo Construction Equipment reported Q2 growth in deliveries, order intake and service sales, even as some regions softened. Energy Bills Reality Check: A new ranking puts Sweden at the top for household energy spending per person in 2025, with Europe dominating the highest-cost list. Offshore Wind vs Security: The US moves to stop offshore wind projects citing national security, arguing radar and sonar risks—an issue that will matter for Sweden’s own offshore wind policy. EU Carbon Fight: Ten EU states, including Greece, push back on ETS2 for transport and heating fuels, warning of extra costs for households. Sweden-Linked Defense Tech: Saab’s GlobalEye is back in the spotlight as NATO eyes replacements for aging AEW&C aircraft, including potential paths for Ukraine. Rail Freight Disruption: Sweden reopened the Gothenburg–Borås line after a freight derailment, signaling a return to normal logistics flow. Agriculture Cooperation: Sweden backs Pakistan’s antimicrobial resistance work and expands agricultural cooperation, aiming at food-safety and resilient farming ties.
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