AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIraq’s Currency Shock: The Central Bank reset the dinar to 1,500–1,520 per dollar, about 15% weaker, as disrupted oil exports squeeze public revenue. The move could ease fiscal pressure but raises import costs and threatens household purchasing power. Oil and Markets: Attacks on Gulf shipping pushed oil higher, keeping energy costs and supply risks in focus for regional businesses and investors. Gulf Capital: OpenAI is reportedly in talks with UAE funds on a $30 billion financing round, while Capital Group secured an ADGM licence to expand its Middle East investment operations. Digital Finance: Türkiye’s Yapı Kredi Kripto selected Integral to power digital-asset trading, and Egypt’s Valu and Alshaya Group plan to expand flexible payments. Regional Outlook: The World Bank expects Middle East conflict to contract regional output by 2.1% in 2026, with Gulf oil exporters among the hardest hit.
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