AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Escalation: The US expanded strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz concerns, hitting Iranian military and government-linked oil tankers under a “tanker for tanker” approach, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US interests across Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq—raising fresh fears of a wider Middle East flare-up. Israel-Hezbollah Ground Fight: A Reuters explainer spotlights the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon as a key flashpoint, with Israel pushing for control of terrain believed to house Hezbollah underground command and weapons. Markets Under Pressure: Renewed Middle East tensions are feeding into higher oil prices and a bond sell-off, with investors watching long-term yields and inflation risks closely as stocks react. Digital Infrastructure Push: MTN Digital Infrastructure teamed up with a UAE data-centre investor to expand AI-ready platforms across Africa, while WIOCC secured $300m to grow data centres and fiber/subsea connectivity. AI Infrastructure Demand: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang urged G20 leaders to build more data centres, calling AI “infrastructure” alongside power and roads. Local Economy Hit: In the Philippines, the peso slid to a record low as the stronger dollar and Middle East-driven energy/geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment.
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