AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIran-US Sanctions: Iran’s leaders admit the war’s economic hit (inflation at 66%, trade down a third) but vow no retreat, while the US pushes “Operation Economic Outcast,” targeting Iran-linked lifelines and warning countries to cut ties or lose dollar access. UAE Banking Shock: Egypt’s Banque Misr says it’s reviewing the US notice; the UAE central bank has ordered an urgent forensic lookback of Misr’s UAE branches after Washington moved to cut them off from the US financial system. Hormuz Deal Watch: Iran and Oman agreed transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz, but implementation hinges on US commitments; Tehran says it will reciprocate if Washington acts. West Bank Violence: Masked settlers attacked homes and trapped residents in Qusra, while an NBC News crew and a Palestinian woman were injured in Jalud—prompting rare Netanyahu condemnation of “criminal acts” by a “handful of rioters.” Egypt Renewables Finance: IFC plans up to $100m for Egypt’s 900MW Shadwan wind project, aiming to mobilize more lenders for a total ~$700m investment. Saudi Fintech/Agri-Infra: NAPCO Aqua outlines RAS and biofloc expansion plans in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030. Capital Markets: Fitch says listed hard-currency sukuk stayed largely investment grade in 1H26, with strong credit profiles across major exchanges.
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