AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US launched another wave of strikes on Iran after Trump said the ceasefire is “over,” with Tehran retaliating by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar; markets reacted with oil jumping and renewed Hormuz shipping risk. IMF Macro Watch: The IMF warned Middle East conflict is the biggest risk to the global economy, while Egypt’s IMF update lifted FY2026/27 growth to 4.6% and Pakistan’s ADB/IMF-style outlook flagged inflation pressure from higher energy costs. Egypt Economy & Prices: Egypt’s annual inflation eased to 12.2% in June, while QNB Egypt reported H1 2026 net profits up 23%—and food/vegetable prices fell on July 8. Turkey Defense & Trade: Erdogan dismissed Israeli and Greek concerns over a potential US F-35 sale to Turkey, as UK-Türkiye FTA talks advanced with 11 chapters closed. Regional Business Links: Qatar Chamber hosted talks with the Arab-Brazilian business community to boost trade and investment, including food security; and Egypt discussed a $20m smart auto manufacturing hub with China’s Jiangsu Changhong. Markets & Commodities: Copper rebounded as investors weighed AI-driven demand against renewed energy supply fears; global equities stayed volatile on the conflict outlook. Tourism Signal: Jet2 said summer holiday bookings rose after a fragile Middle East ceasefire reduced uncertainty.
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