AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran War Costs: The Congressional Budget Office puts the six-month US war with Iran at about $38bn, with costs projected to rise $3bn a month, straining munitions stockpiles and pushing up inflation and energy prices. Israel Arms Deal: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel (40,000 units), financed via foreign military financing, reviving Gaza-related humanitarian and political concerns. Hormuz & Shipping Risk: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority has blacklisted 77 vessels and warned insurers and service providers, while talks with Oman are said to be shelved amid Saudi-linked disruptions. Gulf Security Repricing: Gulf Arab states are exploring new options as US base limits are exposed, with Saudi-Egypt coordination highlighted amid Houthi pressure on Red Sea routes. Energy & Markets: Oil and diesel prices stay elevated as Middle East disruptions feed into inflation fears; gold steadied near $4,333 as markets weigh Fed rate expectations. Turkey Economy & Society: Turkey’s gold-hoarding culture is blamed for undermining the economy, while police detained dozens in Istanbul over a crackdown on LGBTQ groups. Aviation Business: Malaysia is reportedly asking Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air about absorbing AirAsia’s domestic share as it monitors AirAsia’s financial health amid fuel-cost shocks.
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