AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Bank Trade Sanctions: The UK says it will ban goods and services tied to illegal Israeli settlements, targeting specific companies and people involved in construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate, while France confirmed it will end trade with settlements alongside a growing coalition. Red Sea Shipping Shock: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis are entrenching around Bab al-Mandeb, with reports of trenches and continued pressure on the Red Sea corridor that carries a major share of global container traffic. Oil Market Volatility: Brent and WTI slid after Saudi offered extra crude loadings via Oman, easing some supply fears tied to attacks on Saudi pipeline infrastructure. Fed Rate Hike Ripple: The US Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023, signaling more tightening as inflation stays elevated—sending Wall Street lower and strengthening the dollar. Israel-Morocco Deal: Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade missions to full embassies and exchange ambassadors at a US-backed summit, with plans to restore direct flights. Gaza Construction Bottlenecks: UN agencies say funding shortfalls and Israeli restrictions on construction materials are slowing the response to a deadly Gaza building collapse, with calls for sustained access to heavy machinery and shelter supplies. Defense & Tech Watch: US intelligence officials flagged concerns about Chinese espionage risks tied to an advanced F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia.
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