AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US says it completed a ninth straight night of strikes on Iran as Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on US assets in Jordan and Kuwait, with fresh warnings that the Strait of Hormuz could stay under pressure. Casualties & Retaliation: The Pentagon identified two US service members killed in Jordan and said another was missing after a drone/missile attack, while the US expands targets beyond the immediate Gulf. Oil & Inflation Shock: Brent briefly topped $90 and US gasoline prices crossed $4 a gallon again, reviving fears of higher fuel and food costs across markets. Shipping & Water Risks: Reports point to attacks hitting desalination and power infrastructure, raising the risk of shortages in parts of the Gulf. Regional Spillovers: Nigeria’s crude premiums firmed as buyers seek alternatives to Middle East supply routes, while India’s rupee slid on oil and risk sentiment. Local Policy Response: Malaysia and the Philippines both signaled contingency plans and added security for cash aid as West Asia tensions feed into costs and disruption.
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