AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Shock: Saudi Arabia’s crude output plunged to its lowest since 1990 as Houthi blockades and the wider Iran war squeezed export routes, pushing Brent above $107 and sending US diesel to a record $6+ a gallon. Pipeline Fallout: Saudi shut its East-West pipeline after drone attacks traced to Iraq; Baghdad dismissed a commander and launched an investigation, while the US said Iran was “probably” behind it—raising fresh risk for Middle East oil flows. Hormuz Watch: Iran and Oman discussed a basis for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but no quick signed deal is expected; Iran says reopening depends on US meeting its conditions. BRICS & Finance: BRICS leaders adopted a New Delhi Declaration calling for “maximum restraint” and backing local-currency trade and reforms to global institutions; Iran’s stance on sanctions and nuclear-site attacks was highlighted, while Gulf states pushed for de-escalation. FX Pressure in Iran: The dollar jumped above 236,000 Iranian tomans in the free market as “Operation Economic Outcast” widens sanctions pressure across trade, shipping and digital assets. Banking/Markets: S&P affirmed Saudi at A+/A-1 with stable outlook, citing export rerouting capacity; Pakistan’s PSX slid on renewed US-Iran tensions and higher oil prices. FinTech/Banking Moves: Burgan Bank Bahrain rebrand and capital increase plans advanced, while iScore connectivity requirements were flagged for MSME and consumer finance providers.
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