AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy and Markets: Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and weekend strikes on tankers have raised fears of wider disruption to Gulf energy and shipping. Brent traded around $103 a barrel on Monday, while the dollar remained near an 18-month high as investors awaited US inflation data. Crisis Financing: The World Bank is discussing potential assistance with 30–40 countries facing higher energy and fertiliser costs. Options include a $25 billion response and redirecting up to $35 billion from existing projects; talks do not mean funding has been approved. Regional Trade: Indonesia and Egypt are pushing an economic partnership agreement and joint investment fund, alongside wider cooperation in maritime affairs and industry. Egypt: Core inflation eased to 14.1%, while the country’s reserves rose by $5.9 billion over the first nine months of 2026. Bahrain: Lawmakers named investment, food security and water security among priorities for new legislation aimed at supporting economic growth.
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