AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US expanded strikes on Iran after clashes over the Strait of Hormuz, targeting air defences, radar, maritime assets and mine-laying capabilities, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on American interests across Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq—raising fears of a wider Middle East war. Hormuz Shipping Pressure: The US escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying about 18 million barrels through the strait, underscoring how quickly the conflict is reshaping energy routes and risk for global shippers. Market Shock: Renewed fighting pushed oil back toward the $90s and rattled global bonds and stocks, with investors bracing for inflation and higher rates. Regional Diplomacy & Alliances: China’s Xi urged a new Middle East security framework during a visit to Egypt, while talks and security cooperation efforts continued across the region. MENA Economy & Inflation Spillovers: In Pakistan, officials and banks pointed to the Middle East crisis as a driver of high prices and supply strain, while OCBC cut its Philippines growth outlook citing inflation and weak spending. Tech & Infrastructure Push: MTN and UAE partners announced AI-ready data centre expansion across Africa, and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang urged G20 leaders to build more data centres to support AI growth. Qatar’s Startup Stage: Web Summit Qatar 2027 preparations advanced with 70+ global partners confirmed.
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