AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Iran Strikes & Hormuz Risk: The US carried out a ninth straight day of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Tehran’s ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran said two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised and warned the waterway would stay insecure while attacks continue. Energy Prices & Inflation Watch: Brent pushed above $90 a barrel again, reviving inflation fears and lifting the dollar, while gold slipped then steadied as markets weighed possible diplomacy. Regional Spillover: Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan reported new Iranian attacks and interceptions, with shipping slowing to a trickle and desalination and other civilian infrastructure coming under fire. Sanctions Politics: Trump urged Congress to add Iran to a Russia sanctions bill that could include steep tariffs affecting major oil buyers like India. Business Hit From Fuel Costs: Ryanair reported a 34% profit slump tied to higher jet fuel costs and fare cuts, underscoring how the Hormuz shock is rippling into travel and corporate margins. Humanitarian & Food Security: Nigeria’s northern states saw malnutrition worsen as Iran-war-linked fuel price spikes hit household budgets, adding strain to an already fragile security situation.
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