AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCrypto Sanctions: The US Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Nobitex crypto exchange, alleging it helped the IRGC-Quds Force route transactions and evade sanctions, freezing assets under US jurisdiction and banning US persons from dealing. Middle East Markets: Gulf stocks slid as Iran-Israel strikes reignited wider conflict fears, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar all down in early trading. Oil Shock: Oil jumped sharply on renewed Iran-Israel escalation, stoking inflation worries and pressuring risk sentiment across global markets. Frozen Assets Plan: The US is weighing letting Gulf allies tap frozen Iranian assets to cover war damages, adding a major new lever to regional finance and reconstruction talks. Ceasefire Strain: Israel and Iran traded attacks again for the first time since the April ceasefire, while Yemen’s Houthis warned of a Red Sea navigation ban—raising shipping and FX risks. Egypt FinTech/Banking: Egypt’s mortgage financing rose 42.9% YoY to EGP 7.3bn in the first two months of 2026, even as mortgage contract counts fell. Egypt Investment Push: Egypt’s investment ministry met HSBC to deepen partnerships, and expanded digital talent programs aimed at lifting offshoring services exports to $6bn in 2026.
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