AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The IEA warns the Iran war is threatening cooking-fuel access, with LPG exports through the Strait of Hormuz down about 80% in March and daily supply losses in March exceeding the 1970s oil-shock peaks—pushing prices and shortages for billions who rely on LPG. Oil Markets: Oil jumped again after Trump said US-Iran talks “failed,” lifting Brent above $103 and WTI above $105 as shipping disruption fears return. BRICS Diplomacy: BRICS foreign ministers meet in India with Iran and the fuel crisis dominating the agenda, while China’s Wang Yi skips as Xi hosts Trump. Saudi-Iran Escalation: Reuters reports Saudi carried out secret strikes on Iran in March—the first known direct Riyadh strikes—after missile/drone attacks. Finance Fallout: JPMorgan says the classic 60/40 stock-bond mix no longer protects wealth in a structurally inflationary Middle East shock; Asia-Pacific banks also flag higher credit-risk provisions. Business & Tech: BlackRock’s GIP, Temasek and Abu Dhabi’s L’IMAD/ADNOC plan a $30b Gulf infrastructure push; South Korea’s ROKIT and Seers expand AI healthcare deals with Saudi and UAE partners.
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