AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Geopolitics & Energy: Iran-linked drone strikes hit Kuwait’s main airport, killing at least one and injuring dozens, while US and Iran exchanges of strikes keep markets jittery; oil prices swing as traders weigh ceasefire hopes versus Strait of Hormuz risk, with analysts warning Brent could surge toward $150 if disruptions persist. Sanctions & Crypto: The US Treasury sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and three others, saying they help evade sanctions and move regime-linked wealth. Markets & FX: Gold rises on softer dollar and Iran-deal optimism, while Bitcoin slides to pre-Iran-conflict lows as risk appetite fades; South Korea’s won weakens on renewed Middle East tensions. Business & Investment Outlook: Goldman lifts its MSCI EM target on AI earnings momentum and flags potential forex/bond relief if Iran conflict eases. Türkiye Economy: Türkiye’s coastal property market keeps climbing (up 20–25% in 2026), and fishery production rises 11.1% in 2025. Tourism: South African tourism firms are urged to push GCC markets, where premium travellers spend far more per trip. Aviation: IATA’s Rio summit spotlights Iran-war fuel shocks, airspace disruptions and delivery delays.
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