AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Markets: Oil and gold remain volatile as US strikes on Qeshm compete with hopes for renewed talks. Trump says Washington has no immediate plans for further strikes, but Tehran says a deal remains distant. Shipping and Trade: Iran says vessels from Iraq, India, China and Qatar are exempt from Strait of Hormuz restrictions, though Indian and Chinese ships may still face transit charges. Business Resilience: Middle East energy firms are stockpiling supplies and changing routes to keep operating through possible escalation, adding to costs. Iran’s Economy: The conflict is deepening pressure from high inflation, a weakening currency and reduced oil exports.
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