AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran-US escalation hits trade and energy: The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and intensified strikes after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s IRGC warned it could shut other export corridors—pushing Brent back toward the mid-$80s and raising fresh inflation and supply fears across the region. Sanctions and crypto enforcement: The U.S. and Tether froze about $131M in Iran-linked USDT on Tron, underscoring how stablecoins are being targeted in sanctions enforcement. Israel fiscal pressure: Moody’s cut its 2026 Israel growth forecast to 3.7% on security risks, while the Bank of Israel chief urged the next government to curb debt as defense spending stays elevated. Iraq-US economic pivot: Trump met Iraq’s PM Al-Zaidi, stressing energy and economic cooperation as Washington ties support to regional security steps. Fintech M&A in Türkiye: Kaspi.kz completed its acquisition of Rabobank A.Ş. in Türkiye, expanding its mobile-first super app footprint. Construction tech rollout: Nemetschek Arabia launched AI-powered Bluebeam Max across the Middle East for AEC/O teams. Real estate momentum in Sharjah: Sharjah reported strong H1 2026 activity, with transaction value up year-on-year and mortgage volumes reaching Dh7.6B.
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