AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy: Shell reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $10.8 billion and operating cash flow of $21 billion, and announced a $5 billion share buyback. European gas prices topped €100 per megawatt-hour as Dutch storage stood at just 65.5% full ahead of winter. Banking: ING’s third-quarter net profit rose 3.5% to €1.85 billion, with lending and deposits both growing strongly. Supply Chains: The Netherlands relies heavily on China for critical materials used in chips, defence and the energy transition; China processes 99% of global gallium output, a key material for the chip industry. Dutch Economy: ASML could account for 1.6% of national output this year, according to ING. Trade: India is seeking greater Dutch investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and digital technology, while both countries explore closer trade and investment ties.
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