AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Red Sea shock: Oil prices pushed toward $100 as the US carried out a 12th night of strikes on Iran and Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi tankers near Bab al-Mandab, raising fears of longer supply disruptions. Market spillover: Brent rose to about $98.5 and WTI to around $90; copper slipped as higher oil fed worries over growth and rate hikes. Diplomacy under strain: Marco Rubio said Iran will “pay a very heavy price” without a deal, while Trump framed the campaign as a “skirmish” and repeated threats to hit bridges or power plants. Regional business moves: Iraq’s PM visit to the US reportedly unlocked about $200bn in oil-and-gas deals and pipeline plans to reduce reliance on Hormuz; Turkey’s Bajel Projects signed a 500 kV transmission line deal with Egypt’s EETC worth over INR 400 crore. Travel and consumer hit: UK warned against non-essential travel to Bahrain and Kuwait; Dubai launched a “Dubai Invite” scheme to boost tourism as visitor numbers fell. Corporate earnings pressure: EasyJet posted a 70% profit drop, blaming Iran-war-linked fuel costs and late bookings. Iraq-Iran ties: Al-Zaidi visited Tehran as both sides vowed to deepen strategic cooperation.
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