AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran-US Talks Under Strain: Mediators say Iran and the US are still far apart as Washington pushes for firm, up-front nuclear commitments while Tehran wants sanctions relief first; Trump also reiterated he won’t sign without dismantling Iran’s nuclear program and removing enriched uranium. Strait of Hormuz Risk: Even with negotiations in Doha, the US carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including against mine-laying boats and missile sites—keeping oil and shipping on edge. Markets React: Optimism on a possible deal lifted equities in Asia (Seoul hit a new high above 8,000), while gold swung—rising on weaker dollar and deal hopes, then slipping again when strikes revived inflation fears. Türkiye Eid Crackdown: Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Türkiye ramped up price and food-safety inspections, while Eid shopping and travel crowds surged. Sri Lanka Rate Shock: Sri Lanka hiked rates sharply to fight inflation tied to Middle East-driven commodity pressure. Egypt Business Moves: Egypt expanded its export program to include tech services, while several listed firms reported mixed Q1 results.
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