AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Oil jumped to a four-week high after the U.S. reinstated a Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran retaliated, raising fresh supply fears and pushing markets to price in higher inflation risk. US-Iran Escalation: Washington launched a third straight night of strikes as Trump floated a 20% transit fee, while Iran hit regional targets and the ceasefire talks frayed. EU Sanctions on War Economy: The EU banned purchase and import of Sudanese gold and restricted key mining chemicals, aiming to cut funding for the conflict. Trade & Tech: China’s exports surged in H1 on AI-driven chip demand, while the U.S. trade deficit widened as AI-related imports (chips and equipment) rose. EU Policy Watch: The EU moved toward tighter rules affecting minors on social media and continued work on digital and security measures. Antitrust in Entertainment: U.S. states sued to block Paramount’s Warner Bros deal, arguing it could raise prices and squeeze competition. SDG Progress: Moldova and Liberia highlighted SDG gains at UN forums, even as donor and global headwinds persist.
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