AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWar and Shipping: Tanker attacks and renewed Houthi advances are raising risks around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, key routes for global trade and energy. Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel as markets weighed supply threats. Economic Fallout: The World Bank expects Middle East output to contract 2.1% in 2026, with Gulf oil exporters among the hardest hit. Saudi Arabia’s higher budget-deficit forecast and weak foreign investment add pressure to its Vision 2030 plans. Regional Cooperation: Gulf officials at a Bahrain forum called for deeper integration of industry, energy and supply chains, arguing that recent shocks have exposed the region’s vulnerabilities. October 7 Anniversary: Israelis mourned the attacks as Palestinians in Gaza continued to face devastation, while the conflict’s wider impact on regional security remains in focus.
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