AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Trump says he cancelled threatened strikes on Iran and claims a “great settlement” could be signed in Europe within days, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen after signing—while Iran’s foreign ministry says no final decision has been made, keeping uncertainty high for shipping and oil flows. GCC Security Response: The GCC urged Iran to stop targeting Gulf states, condemning drone and missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan and stressing collective defense readiness. Kuwait Oil Pricing Move: Kuwait cut its July crude official selling price for Asia buyers, signaling softer demand signals and sharper competition in the Asian refining market. Maritime Risk for Gulf Trade: Reports highlight deaths of Indian seafarers after US strikes on a tanker near Oman amid the blockade and Hormuz disruption, underlining rising exposure for the shipping community. AI Infrastructure Investment: KKR launched Helix Digital Infrastructure with $10bn committed capital (including Kuwait Investment Authority and Nvidia/Vistra) to build next-gen AI data center power, connectivity and delivery capacity. Kuwait-India Food Trade Spotlight: Kuwait hosted an 11-day Indian Mango Festival at The Avenues, boosting fresh food and agri-trade visibility between the two countries.
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