AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Iran Escalation: The biggest U.S.-Iran exchange since July rattled the region, with Washington striking Iran’s southern coast and Tehran firing at U.S. bases across Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq; Iran claimed a wedding-party hit, while the U.S. said it targeted air defences, radar, maritime and mine-laying capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. Energy & Markets: Oil stayed volatile above $90 as investors priced renewed energy and inflation risks; long-term bond yields surged, pressuring European and Asian equities and lifting safe-haven demand. Strait of Hormuz Politics: Trump said China was “relatively inactive” on Iran and floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. officials described a “tanker for tanker” approach after attacks on shipping. Pakistan Fuel & Inflation: Pakistan raised petrol by Rs2.29 and HSD by Rs1.11 for Sept 3, citing Middle East-driven global price pressure; CPI hit 11.1% in August, with an editorial blaming the crisis for supply disruptions. Qatar Tech Diplomacy: Qatar’s Web Summit Qatar 2027 planning advanced, with the Government Communications Office chairing preparations and confirming 70+ global partners.
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