AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiesel Shock & Energy Diplomacy: The EU is holding crisis talks on whether to release emergency diesel and crude reserves after the US pressed Europe to act, as diesel prices hit record highs and fears grow of a wider cost-of-living squeeze. UK Household Pressure: In the UK, RAC data shows diesel at £2 a litre for the first time, with analysts warning transport and food costs could rise. Markets Watch: A weaker-than-expected US jobs report helped calm bond markets and lifted equities, while oil eased on reserve-release hopes. Middle East Security Escalation: The US plans to send a third aircraft carrier and thousands more troops to the region amid rising Iran tensions, while Turkey says it’s unlikely to automatically use force under its defense pact if Saudi is attacked. Regional Politics & Governance: Kurdistan’s president will attend Davos to discuss ways to calm Iraq-region tensions, and Finland’s government survived a confidence vote after a defence minister’s Israel-Lebanon trip. Humanitarian/Conflict Risk: Eritrea severed ties with Ethiopia after drone strikes and explosions in Addis Ababa, raising fears of a broader Red Sea destabilization.
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