AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Ceasefire Watch: Iran and Israel appeared to pause tit-for-tat strikes after Trump urged an immediate stop, easing oil and markets, but both sides warned retaliation if attacks resume—keeping investors on edge. Energy & Markets: Oil prices slipped as the pause held, while euro zone bond yields stayed steady; traders also looked ahead to ECB decisions amid lingering inflation risk from the conflict. U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Claims: Trump said Iran’s top leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in peace talks and was injured in a February U.S.-Israeli strike, adding a new layer to negotiations. Egypt Business & Policy: Egypt’s Tax Authority said the departure fee won’t increase (LE100), clarifying confusion over prior tourism-related reductions; separately, businessman Yahya al-Saedy was arrested and assets frozen after a land seizure case. UAE Real Estate: BEYOND Developments launched AED 4bn “The Yards” masterplan in City of Arabia with 1,560 homes, signaling continued investment in Dubai’s property pipeline. Türkiye Trade & Inflation: Türkiye’s automotive exports fell 17% in May, while consumer inflation eased to 32.6%, and Ankara and Ottawa agreed to start talks toward a free trade deal. Ports & Logistics (Egypt): AD Ports launched trial operations at Noatum Ports’ Safaga terminal under a 30-year concession, targeting faster trade flows for Upper Egypt.
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