US-Iran Ceasefire & Markets: Trump and Iran’s Pezeshkian signed a 14-point interim MoU to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a 60-day negotiation window and steps like uranium dilution and lifting the US naval blockade; markets cheered as oil slid and Asian stocks hit record highs, though Trump warned attacks could resume if Iran doesn’t comply. Energy & Commodities: Brent fell back below $80 as shipping fears eased, while gold rose on softer inflation expectations. Israel Politics: Netanyahu’s election campaign faces fresh pressure as the deal complicates Israel’s stated war aims. Regional Banking/Capital Flows: Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Omar secured SAR 2bn Murabaha refinancing from Saudi National Bank to refinance real-estate facilities. Egypt Finance & Trade: Egypt Commercial International Bank’s Kenya unit targets tripling market share in two years, pushing deposit products, trade finance and SME lending. Iraq Energy Security: Iraq reaffirmed plans for a floating LNG terminal at Khor Al-Zubair with US firms to stabilize power-plant fuel supply. Saudi Humanitarian Stance: Saudi Arabia urged stronger global cooperation on humanitarian needs at the UN. Infrastructure Finance (Africa): BRICS-linked New Development Bank approved a $1bn loan for South Africa municipal upgrades. Aviation Connectivity (Egypt): EgyptAir plans a new BHX–CAI route from October 2026, boosting Midlands links via Cairo. Tech/AI Infrastructure (Africa): Schneider Electric flagged power as the key bottleneck for AI data centres across Africa.