AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGeopolitics & Markets: Oil slipped as investors weighed uncertainty around renewed U.S.-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz supply risks, while gold also fell on higher yields and a firmer dollar. Sanctions & Iran Finance: The U.S. expanded pressure on Iran-linked financial channels, with reports of UAE coordination to tighten the economic squeeze and new targeting of Iran-related assets. Trade & FX: China and Egypt agreed to boost settlement in local currencies, aiming to reduce reliance on hard currency in trade and investment. Digital Infrastructure (ME FinTech): MTN partnered with a UAE data-centre investor to build AI-ready infrastructure across Africa, while MIS and QINV launched an AI-native investment platform for Saudi banks and wealth managers. Banking/Capital Markets: WIOCC secured $300m to expand Africa’s digital infrastructure, supporting data centres, fiber and subsea connectivity. West Bank Risk: EU warned Israel’s E1 settlement plan undermines the two-state solution as violence and demolitions continued, adding political risk that can spill into regional investment sentiment.
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