AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSanctions & Crypto: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Iran’s biggest crypto exchange, alleging it helped Iran’s IRGC-Quds move money and evade sanctions, freezing any U.S.-linked assets and banning U.S. persons from dealing with it. Middle East Trade Risk: Iran fired missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, while the U.S. said it shot down attacks near the Strait of Hormuz; separately, Houthis declared a “total ban” on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, raising shipping and energy disruption fears. Energy & Markets: Oil jumped after Israel struck Iran’s Mahshahr petrochemical complex and the two sides traded airstrikes, with Brent back above $97; the Hormuz squeeze continues to rattle global inflation expectations and risk appetite. Aviation Costs: IATA warned jet fuel costs could add about $100B in 2026 and airline profits may be cut roughly in half, as reroutes and delivery delays compound the Iran-war hit. Travel & Business Impact: India issued fresh advisories urging citizens to avoid or leave Iran amid escalation, while the war’s fallout keeps pressuring consumer spending and regional supply chains.
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