AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shipping Crunch: Strait of Hormuz transits have fallen sharply again as the US-Iran interim deal unravels, with traffic down to single digits of vessels and analysts warning the region is back to a “worst-case scenario.” Red Sea Pressure: The Houthis have announced a maritime embargo/possible blockade affecting Saudi shipping via Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears of another energy-supply shock. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila urged an immediate Middle East ceasefire and a safe reopening of Hormuz, as the crisis continues to hit regional oil and gas importers. Market Fallout: Oil stays volatile around the $90 level while renewed attacks and Hormuz/Red Sea risks weigh on stocks and inflation expectations, including in India where benchmark shares slid amid Mideast uncertainty. Nuclear Tensions: Israel says Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to a deep underground site, escalating nuclear worries. Policy Pushback: A former US counterterrorism chief urged Washington to withdraw forces and recognize Iran’s regional role, arguing there’s “no military solution.” Business Links: Gulf Air signed a letter of intent for JetZero’s Z4, while PepsiCo inked deals to expand Iraq manufacturing and farming support.
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