AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shipping Crunch: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with transits down to single digits and carriers avoiding the separation scheme as Iran–US tensions and mine fears push the region back toward “worst-case” disruption. Oil Prices Watch: Brent is around $89.93 a barrel, nudging higher as the conflict risk keeps a floor under crude and feeds into fuel-cost anxiety. Houthi Threat to Saudi Exports: Iran-linked escalation is now paired with Houthi plans to blockade Saudi ports, raising fears for regional oil routing and global supply. Gulf Finance Signals: Nigeria and Ghana central banks are expected to hold rates steady, weighing easing inflation against food pressures and renewed oil volatility. Dubai Aviation Hit: Iran war fallout has halved the number of airlines operating at Dubai airports, though Emirates is adding capacity as others return. Lebanon–Israel Diplomacy: A US-mediated Lebanon–Israel framework points to gradual steps via pilot zones and a trilateral coordination group, aiming to restart coordination without immediate full troop pullbacks. Global Hunger Warning: UN data shows hunger fell in 2025, but warns Middle East violence could worsen food inflation and push millions toward hunger by 2030. Business in the Gulf: Dubai’s CDA rolls out a new phase of Ethraa, while PepsiCo expands its Iraq manufacturing push.
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