AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Talks: Iran is pushing back on expectations of an imminent reopening, saying any deal with Oman won’t automatically reopen the strait and will depend on the US changing its approach, even as Trump says “very good discussions” with Iran and hints a decision in 48 hours. Shipping & Energy Markets: Traffic through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb stayed at reduced levels, while oil slid toward the mid-$70s on deal hopes; Goldman expects Brent to hover in an $80–90 range unless a nuclear deal or escalation changes the risk picture. Iran-Linked Business Impact: The uncertainty is still reshaping costs and planning globally, from energy stocks to trade flows, while investors watch for any shift in blockade or transit-fee terms. Regional Trade Ambitions: Pakistan and Iran renewed efforts to lift bilateral trade toward $10bn, including an early free-trade push via Karachi and Gwadar. Business Climate Signals: A survey in Singapore found 80% of firms worried about rising costs amid global uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict, with many experimenting with AI to cope. Corporate Finance Angle: Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing a roughly $5bn IPO in Nigeria, citing demand boosts during the Iran conflict—an example of how Middle East disruptions can spill into African capital markets.
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