AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran Funeral & Regional Security: Iran has begun week-long mourning for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Tehran expecting massive turnout as security tightens and officials trade fresh warnings with the US and Israel. NATO Summit in Ankara: NATO leaders meeting July 7-8 say the Middle East conflict could distract, but they’re focused on keeping US commitment and boosting defence output. Strait of Hormuz & US Military Coordination: CENTCOM held a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain, stressing protection of commerce and the Strait of Hormuz as tensions persist. Oil Markets: As Hormuz risk eases, Citi warns Brent could slide toward $60, with shipping flows normalizing and inventories drawing less than expected. GCC Finance: BCG says GCC assets under management hit $2.7tn in 2025 (+10%), led by Saudi retail growth and continued sovereign and pension fund strength. Payments in Oman: Oman Arab Bank marks a decade with BPC, highlighting Visa tokenization and faster digital card services. Labour & Diplomacy: Kenya’s Mudavadi begins talks in Saudi Arabia focused on labour protections for 300,000 Kenyan workers.
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