AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFX Pressure: India’s rupee slid to a record low above 96 per dollar as oil prices jump with the Iran-linked shock, pushing officials to prioritize stopping further depreciation via central bank support, tighter trading, and credit lines for oil importers. Iraq Revenue Crunch: Iraq’s new finance minister urged a push for non-oil revenue after Hormuz disruptions cut exports to about 10m barrels in April, forcing a scramble for alternative routes. Israel Growth Hit: Israel’s Q1 2026 GDP contracted 3.3% annualized as the Iran war weighed on spending and exports, though a rebound is expected if the ceasefire holds. G7 Watch: G7 finance chiefs meet in Paris with Strait of Hormuz reopening and inflation risks front and center. Egypt Housing Finance: GlobalCorp’s Ollin Mortgage Finance closed Egypt’s biggest mortgage securitization at EGP 3.31bn, signaling continued appetite for structured credit despite regional turmoil. Middle East Tensions: Trump again warned Iran “the clock is ticking,” while Iran accused the US and Israel of “manufacturing crises” to justify escalation.
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