AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: US and Iran traded attacks again as Washington carried out an 11th straight night of strikes, while Iran hit targets in Jordan and Bahrain—renewing fears for the Strait of Hormuz and pushing Brent near six-week highs. Shipping Disruption: Traffic through Hormuz fell to near-empty levels and Red Sea routes faced new threats as Houthis warned of wider action, adding a “dual-strait” risk to global oil flows. Market Shock: Oil strength is feeding inflation worries and currency pressure, with gold firming on Fed expectations and Mideast uncertainty. Energy Security & Food: UN agencies warned that conflict-driven fuel and fertiliser costs could push millions more into hunger, even as some market supply routes and emergency stocks help cushion crude. UK Cost Relief Debate: Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills is set to lower household bills, but analysts warn the energy price cap could erase much of the benefit. Cyber Risk in Energy: Australia’s Origin Energy said it’s investigating a potential unauthorised access to customer data after a hacker ultimatum. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN meetings in Manila kept energy and maritime security on the agenda as China and others urged cooperation amid West Asia tensions.
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