AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHormuz Standoff: Iran rejected Trump’s claim of “total control,” saying the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions and changes its “behaviour,” as shipping disruption and attacks on vessels keep pressure on energy flows. Oil & Markets: Oil prices climbed again amid renewed Middle East supply fears and shipping attacks, while investors stayed cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data; gold also rose as rate-cut hopes gained traction. Shipping Bottlenecks: The Panama Canal saw soaring costs and delays tied to Iran-war disruption and El Niño-linked water levels, with one ship reportedly paying about $4m to skip the queue. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan’s Mecca joint defence deal drew fresh debate over a potential “Sunni” security architecture as Iran’s regional role grows. Israel-West Bank: Israel’s army surrounded Taybeh, the last fully Christian town in the West Bank, after declaring it a closed military zone amid settler violence. Economy & Travel: Tui warned geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping holiday demand, while Etihad announced a new Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg route from December.
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