AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran-US standoff hits markets: Reuters reports Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” posture after Washington ruled out extending a June MoU ceasefire, raising Strait of Hormuz risk and pressuring oil and yields. Energy & inflation spillover: US stocks slid as oil jumped and Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs on renewed Iran escalation fears. Precious metals bid: Gold rebounded toward $4,400 as investors rotate back to safe havens amid Middle East uncertainty. Banking & trade links: Iran and Iraq central banks agreed steps to ease banking restrictions and speed access to FX resources, aiming to expand trade and settlements. Crypto finance politics: A report claims Trump regulators moved to let World Liberty Financial launch a federally chartered bank tied to issuing its stablecoin. Regional business moves: Egypt and China signed trade deals worth nearly $170m, while Egypt targets 30m tourists by 2030 to boost revenues. Local finance leadership: LGT Wealth India appointed Harsh Agarwal as CIO for equities. Security backdrop for risk: IDF detained two suspects and raided 100+ sites near Jenin, underscoring ongoing West Bank instability that can affect regional sentiment.
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