AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Markets: Oil eased after Donald Trump ruled out US strikes on Iran before the November midterms, but Tehran’s threat to pursue vessels beyond the Strait of Hormuz keeps shipping and supply risks high. Banking: Natixis CIB expects at least 10% growth in its Middle East business next year and plans to expand hiring in the UAE and Saudi Arabia despite war-related uncertainty. Türkiye’s Markets: Foreign investors sold $1.83 billion in Turkish bonds over three weeks as a fund crisis affecting 455,758 investors shook confidence; investigators say 214 people and firms made $3.8 billion from the funds under scrutiny. Trade Links: Türkiye opened a 153-kilometre high-speed rail link to the Bulgarian border, extending its network to the EU and expected to support exports, trade and tourism. Iran Sanctions: The US added 27 companies, six individuals and 22 vessels to its sanctions list, tightening pressure on Iranian oil flows.
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