AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Truce Talks: Trump said a deal to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come “within the next week,” while Iran’s side has signaled pauses tied to Israel’s Lebanon strikes, leaving markets jittery. Strait of Hormuz Shipping: Japan’s PM Takaichi called for safe passage through the near-closed chokepoint in talks with Iran’s president, as Tehran warned it could block Hormuz if attacks continue. Lebanon Escalation: Iran’s parliament speaker warned dialogue would be suspended and Tehran would confront Israel/US if Lebanon operations persist, even as Trump claimed Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt hostilities. Energy Markets: Oil and gold moved on the shifting diplomatic signals; Gulf stocks were mixed and the dollar firmed as investors weighed renewed risk to shipping and inflation. Egypt Food & Energy: Egypt reported wheat procurement topping 4.3 million tons and pushed plans to position itself as an energy hub linking the Caspian to Europe. Saudi Humanitarian & Local Economy: KSrelief and UNHCR signed a $3.1m Yemen protection and healthcare deal, while Saudi Arabia named a new CEO for its green hydrogen push. Turkey Watch: Turkey’s manufacturing PMI edged closer to stability and the country named its 26-man World Cup squad.
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