AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz: Shipping slowed sharply over the weekend after tanker attacks, with shiptracking showing far fewer transits and officials warning that U.S.-Iran talks are stalled. Defense & Security: Iran escalated its rhetoric toward the U.S. with a $30,000 bounty offer tied to harming American soldiers, while separate reports say U.S. interceptor stockpiles are dangerously low as the Iran war drags on. Markets & Energy: Oil prices edged higher as Middle East tensions linger, and gold held near $4,379 after softer U.S. inflation cooled rate-hike fears. Regional Economy & Trade: Japan’s growth came in weaker than expected, with private consumption softening amid higher raw-material costs linked to the Middle East war. Local Finance (Philippines): The BSP said the country’s financial system resources hit a record P38.3T in June, even as investors stay cautious over Middle East risks and inflation. Politics & Governance (Philippines): Lawmakers floated delaying SK and barangay polls again, citing an “energy emergency” tied to Middle East turmoil. Consumer Tech (MENA): Smartphone shipments across the Middle East fell 19% year on year in Q2, as higher prices and geopolitical uncertainty push firms toward mid-range and premium devices.
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