AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMacro Shock: The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% (from 3.5%), blaming the Iran conflict for higher oil prices, renewed inflation pressure, and a hit to trade and disinflation. Markets & Rates: Renewed US-Iran strikes rattled risk sentiment; oil jumped and gold slid as investors priced “higher for longer” rates, while S&P 500/Nasdaq futures fell. EU Trade Sanctions: EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to weigh sanctions on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, with options including import licensing and bans; any foreign-policy sanctions would likely require unanimity. Iraq Enforcement & Finance: Iraq’s judiciary ordered seizure of about $52.4M in assets in the Al-Jumaili corruption case, including properties and flour mills, with judicial custodians managing revenue-generating assets. Crypto/FinTech Infra: ADI Chain secured a $50M investment to expand its institutional blockchain Layer-2 network for governments, financial institutions, and enterprises, including settlement infrastructure tied to FIFA prediction markets. Regional Energy Finance: Gerald Metals closed a $50M, three-year export credit facility backed by Etihad Credit Insurance via Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. Cyber Risk: Israel-linked reporting says Iranian cyberattacks during the war have surged, underscoring ongoing pressure on critical infrastructure.
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