AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Shock: The IEA cut its 2026 oil demand forecast again, warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and high prices are suppressing consumption, with renewed hostilities in July and early August undermining recovery. Shipping Risk: Data cited by Reuters showed vessel counts through Hormuz hitting an all-time low, while Iran-backed Houthis killed six in a Bab el-Mandeb attack and the US fired on a ship in the Gulf of Oman tied to attempts to break a blockade. Markets Watch: European and Asian stocks traded mixed ahead of US inflation data, as oil prices rose on uncertainty over when disrupted Gulf supplies will normalize. Israel-Linked Security & Tech: A new report says CAV3RN malware is using Google Apps Script to hide command-and-control traffic, highlighting ongoing cyber threats relevant to Israel’s tech and critical infrastructure. Israel-Regional Power Links: US lawmakers urged support for the Great Sea Interconnector, linking Greece, Cyprus and Israel as a key piece of the India-Middle East-Europe corridor. Business/Finance: Moody’s put Dubai developer Binghatti on review for a potential downgrade, citing liquidity strain amid war-driven regional uncertainty.
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