AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Talks & Hormuz: Vice President JD Vance says Iran has agreed to let nuclear inspectors back in, while Tehran denies new nuclear commitments; Iran’s president Pezeshkian insists progress depends on full follow-through on the MoU and warns against deviations. US-Gulf Diplomacy: Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to sell the Iran reset, with Gulf allies privately worried about missile, reconstruction-fund and oil-shipping concessions. Lebanon Shock: Trump warns he’ll act if Iran doesn’t rein in Lebanon proxies, even as Israel’s strikes are blamed for derailing parts of the Switzerland process. Markets & Oil: Global stocks wobble after a Wall Street tech sell-off; oil slips as Middle East risk premia unwind, but investors stay cautious on the fragile ceasefire path. Philippines Economy: The Marcos government cuts its 2026 growth target to 3.5–4.5% amid oil shock and weaker spending; Moody’s turns the banking outlook negative, citing rising asset-quality risks tied to the Middle East fallout. Tunisia Finance: Afreximbank signs a $500m term loan with Tunisia’s central bank to help meet maturing trade debt and fund priorities. Saudi Tourism: Saudi tourism spend hits $22bn in Q1 2026 as visitor numbers rise, with inbound travelers still driving most expenditure.
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