AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched a second straight night of strikes on Iran, targeting surveillance, communications and air-defense sites, after Trump said talks were “close” but Tehran kept “tapping us along.” Iran retaliated by hitting US-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, while Tehran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz “closed to all vessels,” though the US says commercial traffic continues. Oil & Markets: The Hormuz shutdown threat sent Brent above $95 and lifted crude volatility; OPEC output in May fell to the lowest since 2000 as the US blockade and Hormuz disruption squeezed exports. Aviation Hit: IATA warned airline profits could nearly halve in 2026 as fuel costs jump and Middle East air traffic stays disrupted; Emirates scrapped earnings targets, and Wizz Air reported a major profit hit tied to the Iran war. Rates & Inflation: The ECB is set to hike rates for the first time since 2023, citing Iran-war energy shock and eurozone inflation. Regional Business: JP Morgan said it has deployed over $20bn in the Gulf since the war began, expecting large postwar infrastructure needs. Policy & Risk: The CFTC proposed rules to curb prediction-market bets tied to war and other sensitive events. Iran-China Ties: Iran’s parliament speaker said Tehran will deepen ties with China as a “principal strategic partner.”
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