AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S.-Iran Diplomacy Clash: Iran denied Trump’s claim that direct talks with Washington are under way, saying any current discussions are only with Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping, as oil prices slid after strikes were paused. Regional Security & Humanitarian Pressure: Israel carried out Gaza strikes over the weekend while UNIFIL’s Lebanon mission heads into its final months with no clear plan yet for post-2026 security arrangements. Energy & Markets: Brent fell below $83 as investors weighed an “off-ramp” to conflict; Pakistan’s stocks jumped on hopes of easing tensions. UAE-UK Trade: UAE and UK officials discussed economic outlooks and supply chains as non-oil sectors drive growth, with trade talks pushing toward a next phase. Business Risk & Cyber: Aon’s CFO said CEOs’ top worries now include cyber and how risks intersect with geopolitics and AI spending; IBM put Middle East data-breach costs at an average $8m in 2026. Local Economy & Policy: Uganda traders warn formalisation efforts are undermined by fear of immediate taxation, while Spain approved fertilizer aid for Andalusian farmers amid crisis-linked inflation fears. Tech & Logistics: Emirates SkyCargo reported rising UK exports, and Lufthansa Cargo signaled it may move on from its A321 freighter fleet.
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