AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran says the Strait won’t reopen unless the US meets demands including sanctions relief and compensation, even as Iran and Oman near a shipping-lane deal—keeping oil and gas prices elevated. US Naval Pressure: CENTCOM reports it redirected 55 commercial vessels to enforce the US blockade on Iran, while allowing over 30 humanitarian-aid ships to pass. Gaza Diplomacy: A US-backed “Board of Peace” envoy says full implementation of a Hamas disarmament roadmap is Israel’s only “guarantee” against Oct. 7 repeating, after Netanyahu rejected Trump’s Gaza plan. Israel-West Bank Security: Israel closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, citing settler attacks. Philippines Economy: Growth slowed to 2.3% in Q2, raising pressure on the central bank to avoid further rate hikes; markets stay cautious amid Middle East risk and MSCI reshuffling. Energy Crunch in Philippines: The DOE is still struggling to fix power supply problems as Visayas red alerts worsen, with rooftop solar and conservation dampening demand. Saudi Tourism Push: WTTC says Saudi tourism is a regional leader, with the sector at 14.1% of GDP and forecast to keep expanding fast.
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