AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRed Sea Flashpoint: Iran-backed Houthis seized Yemen’s strategic port city of Mokha, tightening pressure on Red Sea shipping as tanker attacks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep energy routes under threat. Oil Shock: Brent pushed back above $100 and neared $110 amid fears of a longer Middle East supply disruption, lifting fuel prices and rattling markets worldwide. Central Banks Under Strain: The ECB raised rates by 25 bps to 2.5% while warning inflation risks remain; investors also watch the BOJ for a likely next move as oil-driven costs feed into prices. BRICS in the Spotlight: Putin arrived in New Delhi for a BRICS summit where the West Asia conflict—especially Iran-UAE differences—could test unity. Security & Tech Fallout: Iran published footage of a seized advanced U.S. undersea drone, underscoring escalating U.S.-Iran maritime tensions. Global Economy Watch: The IMF said the world has handled the energy shock better than feared, but uncertainty stays high and debt plus stalled disinflation remain risks.
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