AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHormuz Standoff: Trump says there are “no talks” with Iran and posts a map claiming the Strait of Hormuz as “new U.S. territory,” while Iran insists the waterway remains shut—shipping risk is back in focus as oil prices extend gains. UAE Escalation: Abu Dhabi suspends all trade and financial dealings with Iran after missile attacks on its vessels, with Iran denying responsibility; the move tightens the regional squeeze on Iran-linked commerce. Oil Market Pressure: Brent and WTI rise for a fourth day as investors weigh conflicting signals on Hormuz reopening; Kpler data also points to more ships using the Oman route, hinting at reduced Iranian control. UK Inflation Hit by Energy: Britain’s CPI jumps to 2.9% in July as the energy price cap rises, with analysts warning winter bills could climb further. Regional Power Projects: Greece-Cyprus electricity cable restart faces new friction amid Turkish tensions, with bathymetric surveys and permits now the key bottleneck. Iraq Export Workaround: Iraq and Syria’s plan to build a pipeline to bypass Hormuz is estimated at $15bn and about four years to deliver new export capacity.
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