AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation & Energy Shock: Brent pushed above $90 a barrel as the US carried out a ninth straight night of strikes and Iran signaled continued retaliation, reviving Strait of Hormuz disruption fears and lifting gas prices back above $4 in the US. Fuel Cost Outlook: Diesel price expectations for August flipped higher after the oil surge, with refiners and import-dependent markets bracing for cost pressure. Markets & FX: Middle East tensions rattled global trading as oil climbed and the dollar slid, keeping investors focused on inflation and rate expectations. Diplomacy Signals: Iran confirmed it received de-escalation proposals from “certain” mediators, while mediators work to prevent further escalation. Jordan Remittances & War Burden: Jordan saw remittances rise 14.5% in early 2026, but ESCWA estimates the war’s extra fiscal burden at 0.691% of GDP, the highest in the Arab region. Egypt’s War-Driven Recycling Boom: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing demand surge as Hormuz disruption tightens plastic raw-material supply. Business Tech & Trade: iFLYTEK launched an AI public-service agent (GuideX), while B2Business Hub rolled out an AI platform to match verified suppliers and buyers globally. Israel Innovation Funding: Israel Innovation Authority launched a NIS 100m push for national quantum computing R&D and a NIS 6m call for blue-tech ocean energy projects.
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