AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIran-US Diplomacy: Trump says new talks to wind down the Iran war start Monday afternoon, after he called off a “massive attack” urged by Gulf allies; Iran’s state media denies direct negotiations, while Tehran says it’s discussing shipping arrangements with Oman. Markets & Energy: Oil slid more than 6% on de-escalation hopes, lifting stocks and easing yields; the Strait of Hormuz remains the key pressure point for trade and energy flows. Gaza & Regional Fallout: Israel struck Gaza over the weekend as hospitals reported deaths, while Turkey accused Netanyahu’s government of undermining peace efforts. Cyber & Business Impact: IBM put the average Middle East data-breach cost at $8m in 2026, with AI-enabled attacks rising; South African factory sentiment also fell on war-fear demand worries. UAE-UK Trade: UAE and UK officials discussed expanding non-oil trade and investment links, with UAE non-oil now ~80% of the economy. Industry & Travel: Marriott flagged a sharp Middle East revenue drop even as global results held up; Trenchless Middle East heads to Riyadh in December.
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