AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Diplomacy: Iran says it will not meet top US envoys in Doha, insisting ceasefire terms come first; technical talks continue with Qatar and Pakistan mediators, while markets watch for any Strait of Hormuz shift. Energy Markets: Oil whipsawed as investors weighed stalled talks and supply risks; shipping through Hormuz is partially back, but uncertainty remains. Human Rights & Accountability: A UN rights expert criticized the US-Iran MoU for sidelining human rights protections, warning it could enable renewed repression. Jordan Growth Push: The World Bank approved a $700m loan to help Jordan convert macro stability into private investment, jobs, and green/digital reforms. Turkey Business Impact: Türkiye’s manufacturing PMI fell to 47.1 in June as the Middle East war disrupted demand and supply; security measures also ramp up ahead of the NATO summit. Regional Finance & Sanctions: Region Trade Bank named a new board focused on financial integrity; meanwhile, coordinated Gulf-US sanctions targeted Hezbollah’s crypto-linked financial infrastructure. MENA Corporate Moves: Media City Qatar launched GCC/MENA media insight papers; in the UAE, Al Khayyat Investments signed an exclusive distribution deal with Aujan Coca-Cola for key beverage brands.
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