AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Security & Trade: The US and Iran kept escalating with strikes hitting bridges, an airport and other “military logistics infrastructure,” while Iran retaliated across the region, pushing shipping crews to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and raising fresh inflation and tourism risks from Armenia to the Gulf. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Pakistan and China urged Washington and Tehran to stop hostilities and restart talks, as analysts warn the ceasefire is effectively defunct. Energy Market Shock: Oil prices jumped on supply fears and Hormuz traffic slumped, while Gulf states accelerate pipeline plans to reduce chokepoint exposure. Israel Politics: Israel’s Knesset voted to dissolve parliament, setting elections for late October and extending key security and social laws into a caretaker period. Business & Investment: Honeywell completed its £1.325bn acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies unit, boosting refining and renewable fuels capabilities. Regional Growth Watch: Malaysia reported 5.8% GDP growth in Q2, and Oman’s Future Fund approved a 6GW integrated solar cell and module plant in Sohar Freezone. Tourism & Consumer Trends: Egypt’s Ras El Hekma destination launch adds new luxury hospitality capacity, while Türkiye’s sunscreen market is forecast to reach up to $66m in 2026.
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