AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMonetary Policy Feedback: South Africa’s central bank (Sarb) is expanding business surveys between rate meetings to track investment, demand, costs and wage pressures as the Iran war keeps inflation above target. Iran War Shock to MENA: The World Bank says regional output in MENAAP is set to contract 2.1% in 2026, with Gulf oil exporters hit hardest by Strait of Hormuz disruption and higher food and shipping costs. US-Iran Nuclear Standoff: Reuters reports JD Vance says Washington wants “actions for actions” and will not accept promises as Iran keeps enriching; Iran’s oil minister resignation is also being cited as pressure. Pakistan Mediation Role: UN chief Guterres praised Pakistan as a trusted mediator between the US and Iran, highlighting Islamabad’s role in ceasefire and negotiation conditions. Energy Market Strain: Aramco CEO Amin Nasser warns global oil inventories are running low and the system is “already straining,” while supply cushions are being drained by conflicts. MENA Media & Streaming: JioHotstar expands into MENA via Starzplay, adding multilingual originals and originals to new audiences. Gulf Green Tech: Qatar is pushing “waste-to-fuel” models to turn biomass and food scraps into alternative energy and new revenue streams.
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