AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Escalation & Energy Shock: Fresh US-Iran strikes and IRGC drone attacks across the Gulf and into Kuwait/Bahrain/Jordan are widening fears of a broader regional conflict, keeping oil prices pinned near/above $100 and pressuring inflation expectations. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: EU officials condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers, warning they endanger seafarers and disrupt a key trade artery, while markets price higher shipping, insurance and supply risks. Saudi Nuclear Deal Fallout: A US-Saudi nuclear cooperation framework is moving ahead, but analysts say Trump’s conditions tied to Abraham Accords could complicate timing and reshape regional security calculations. Trade & Tariffs Ripple: Trump’s new forced-labor tariffs on dozens of partners add to global cost pressures, while investors keep one eye on Middle East-driven oil moves. Regional Business Hits: Malaysia’s SME exporters warn a new 10% US tariff could squeeze margins fast, and Malaysia’s government says a $1.5bn global sukuk drew strong demand at record-low spreads. Local Infrastructure/Ports: Djibouti’s Tadjourah Port gets an MoU for long-term development and modernization, aiming to expand logistics and storage capacity.
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