AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Deal Watch: Iran and Oman say they’ve agreed a framework to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with details and final approvals expected soon—while a US official says Washington could lift its blockade once commercial navigation is restored “without impediments.” Shipping Risk & Energy Impact: Despite diplomacy, attacks continue to disrupt trade; ADNOC says 15 of its vessels have been hit by missiles and drones since the conflict began, including three this week, underscoring how fast the chokepoint can rattle oil markets. Oman Environment Alert: NGOs warn of an alleged Russian “shadow fleet” tanker leak off Oman, with satellite imagery showing an expanding oil slick near a nature reserve. Regional Security: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in Mecca, treating an attack on one as an attack on all—raising the stakes for Gulf security. Markets & Rates: US jobs data surprised to the downside, easing Fed rate-hike fears and lifting global equities; gold also climbed to a seven-week high on weaker currency and yields.
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