AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Crisis: US-Iran hostilities flared again after a fragile ceasefire, with Washington demanding Iran publicly guarantee safe passage for shipping while Trump warned of “1,000 missiles locked and loaded” following assassination calls at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral; Iran denies seeking talks on the same terms, and Araghchi is set for high-level talks in Oman as sirens and strikes hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. Oil & Markets: The IEA says global oil demand is recovering toward October, but renewed Gulf fighting could derail forecasts for surplus and keep crude volatility high, while Fitch warns Saudi growth will slow in 2026 as trade disruption persists. Regional Spillover: Iraq’s banking sector is expanding in numbers but still struggles with trust and corruption, and reports say Saudi-to-UAE payments have been blocked amid Gulf political tensions. Human Impact: A Philippine labor ministry says about 2,500 Filipino seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf as Hormuz disruptions continue. Security & Tech: US officials demand Iran’s shipping assurances while cybersecurity researchers warn of vishing scams hijacking Microsoft 365 passkey enrollment.
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