AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRed Sea & Hormuz Crisis: Oman postponed regional talks on Strait of Hormuz as Iran-linked tensions and shipping disruptions deepen, while Houthis escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia and Saudi shut its East-West pipeline after drone strikes from Iraq—pushing oil above $108 and raising fuel-price fears across the region. BRICS Diplomacy: At the New Delhi BRICS summit, leaders adopted a long, carefully worded declaration calling for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East and linking security to trade and energy, signaling Global South pushback against Western sanctions and tariffs. US-Iran Fallout: The widening conflict is now hitting military readiness and bases, with a US watchdog reporting Iran-war damage and weapons shortfalls, as Trump floated possible engagement with Iran amid continued regional fighting. Markets & Inflation Pressure: With crude surging and the US 10-year yield briefly topping 5%, investors are bracing for tighter policy and higher costs—while container shipping charges to the Middle East rose in August. GCC Business Moves: HSBC launched a digital trading platform in Qatar, and regional aviation and tourism updates highlighted resilience despite conflict-driven volatility.
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