AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIran-US Brinkmanship: Trump says he was “an hour away” from ordering a new strike on Iran, then paused after Gulf allies urged more time—while warning a “big hit” could come within days if talks don’t move fast. Hormuz Pressure & Iran’s Counter: Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz is under its control and warns it will respond forcefully to any challenge, as it also signals new ways to manage maritime traffic and tolls. G7 Finance Response: In Paris, G7 finance chiefs backed multilateral cooperation and called for a swift reopening of Hormuz, but offered few concrete steps as energy, food, and fertilizer shocks ripple through markets. Sanctions Tighten: The US hit Iran’s Amin Exchange and 19 “shadow fleet” vessels, while Adani agreed to pay $275m to settle Iran-sanctions violations—another reminder that trade routes are still being policed. Markets & Real Economy: Oil eased but stayed high; inflation pressure is showing up in places like Canada, and currencies across Asia remain jittery, with the peso flagged as a weak link.
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