AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIran Strait Shock: Iraq says its Hormuz exports collapsed to just 10 million barrels in April after the blockade, down from 93 million monthly, forcing Baghdad to lean on trucks via Syria and limited pipeline flows to Turkey. US-Iran Signaling: Trump stoked fresh escalation fears with Truth Social posts showing naval action against an Iranian-flagged aircraft, while Iran’s parliament speaker says Tehran has a new traffic mechanism ready. China-US Trade Thaw: China says it reached an “in principle” deal with the US to cut tariffs on some goods, set up trade/investment councils, and expand aviation and agricultural access. Europe Inflation Pressure: European bond yields jumped to multi-year highs as energy-driven inflation fears return. South Africa Governance: Home Affairs budget speeches push digital transformation and “no underground” links in local governance. US Domestic Pressure: Long Island Rail Road shut down after a strike—the first in three decades—over pay and healthcare premiums. India-Gulf Energy Push: Modi urged an “open and safe” Hormuz and backed UAE storage plans to bolster India’s reserves. India-Netherlands Pivot: Modi and Dutch PM Jetten elevated ties to a strategic partnership, betting on tech, energy, and investment.
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