AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran-US De-escalation & Oil: Trump said the US will pause a planned strike on Iran and that talks will resume Monday, sending Brent down nearly 7% to around $83 and easing energy risk premiums. Markets: Wall Street extended gains as investors rotated back into risk assets; Europe opened higher while oil-linked stocks lagged. Hormuz Trade Talks: Iran denied US talks are underway, saying discussions are focused on Oman to secure a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz—key for roughly a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments. UK Cost-of-Living Pressure: With the Iran war keeping fuel prices elevated, UK drivers face near-record petrol costs and fuel-duty politics are heating up as industry warns prices may stay high for months. Regional Business Impact: Jordan’s money exchange market is seeing brisk activity from Arab tourism and expatriate remittances, with remittances up 14.5% to about $2.1bn in the first five months. Iran Household Strain: Iran’s “survival economy” is spreading as families sell personal items and rent basic work tools like laptops to cope with inflation. Other Developments: A 5.4 quake struck off Egypt’s coast; copper rose on easing oil worries and depleted inventories.
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