AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPhilippines Economy: Malacañang says Q2 growth of 2.3% is “temporary,” blaming Middle East conflict spillovers on inflation, fuel, jobs and remittances, while pointing to export growth of 12.2% and hopes for a pickup in the second half. Fuel Watch: With oil easing on renewed US-Iran diplomatic hopes, analysts expect bigger diesel and gasoline rollbacks in the Philippines next week, even as Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions keep supply risks alive. Oman Environment: NGOs warn of a potential major oil spill after a Russian shadow-fleet tanker allegedly leaked crude near an Omani nature reserve, with satellite imagery showing an expanding slick far from Hormuz. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, treating an attack on one as an attack on all—raising questions about how binding it is as Iran tensions and energy risks continue. US-Iran Pressure Point: US officials say a US-Iran Strait of Hormuz lane deal with Oman was close, but no full US-Iran agreement was announced. Markets & Risk: Pakistan’s PSX fell as investors turned cautious on Middle East escalation fears, while gold climbed on the same uncertainty.
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