AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, with air defenses reported around Tehran as diplomacy with Pakistan as mediator faltered. Shipping & Energy: Oil jumped toward $95 as investors priced in supply risks, while Rubio warned Iran’s Strait of Hormuz stance would set a “dangerous precedent” and the Houthis threatened wider disruption. War Cost & Budget Pressure: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put the Iran war price tag at $37.5bn and pushed for more funding, as lawmakers questioned strategy and costs. Regional Fallout: Egypt and Sudan condemned Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia, warning they could endanger Red Sea navigation and trade. Pakistan Finance Bid: Pakistan asked the US for a $10bn exchange-rate stabilization facility to protect reserves and the rupee amid Middle East shocks. Business & Trade: Malaysia’s Food & Drinks Malaysia expo is set to top RM1.081bn as firms adapt to higher logistics and energy costs. Energy Supply Update (Egypt): Egypt announced a new Western Desert gas discovery producing about 40 million cubic feet per day. Markets Watch: Global inflation fears rose as analysts warned prolonged conflict could lift rates and hit growth.
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