AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Peace Talks Under Pressure: Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon again as the US-Iran framework faced fresh strain after Switzerland talks were postponed, with Lebanon saying 18 killed and Israel reporting four soldiers dead—raising doubts over whether the ceasefire can hold. Strait of Hormuz Shipping Focus: With the US lifting its blockade of Iran and Hormuz reopening, South Korea’s assembly speaker urged “all-out” diplomacy to get 24 Korea-linked vessels home safely. Iran Deal, Nuclear Questions: US officials reportedly warned internally about doubts over Tehran’s nuclear commitments, while the US and Iran delayed technical negotiations, leaving the nuclear track uncertain. Markets React to De-escalation—and Lebanon Risk: Oil slid as Hormuz traffic resumed, but euro zone bond yields rose on renewed uncertainty and tough ECB inflation talk. Qatar Startup Push: USQBC Doha and the World Bank’s IFC launched a roadmap study to accelerate Qatar’s startup ecosystem. UAE Real Estate: Abu Dhabi home sales surged in Q1, led by off-plan demand. Food Costs Still Rising: A new report found 85% of food businesses expect higher costs in 2026. India IT Shock: Accenture cut guidance, triggering a selloff across Indian IT stocks.
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