AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Pressure: Markets slipped as fresh Gulf drone attacks and renewed Iran pressure pushed oil and bond yields higher, with the Strait still effectively closed to anything but a trickle of shipping and Tehran moving to formalise control—an IEA warning says only weeks of oil inventories remain. Policy Meets Markets: G7 finance ministers met in Paris to tackle Hormuz and raw-material supply, but bond stress stayed front and centre as US 10-year yields hit a 15-month high. UAE Tech Push: Dubai Holding teamed with Microsoft to roll out enterprise AI across real estate, hospitality, retail and more, backed by training and AI agents. Libya Security: The US welcomed activation of joint border security centres in Benghazi and Tripoli, with eastern and western forces coordinating under UNSMIL. Cyber Spotlight: Bahrain will host the first DEF CON Middle East cybersecurity conference. Local Life, Real Impact: Israel’s colleges are expanding mental-health support for reservist students via quiet spaces and resilience programs.
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