AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Inflation: U.S. CPI hit 4.2% in May, with energy prices driving the jump as the Iran conflict kept pressure on oil, gasoline and shipping. Oil Markets: Brent slid back under $80 after the US-Iran interim deal, with hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and ease fuel costs. Shipping & Logistics: Even with the MoU, major carriers are cautious about restarting routes; insurers, mine-clearance and safety confidence still matter. Israel-Lebanon Friction: Iran accused Israel of repeated Lebanon ceasefire violations, while UNIFIL reported continued Israeli military activity and airspace/maritime breaches. Local Construction & Land Use: Israel approved settlement expansion in Hebron, including a 1,000-square-meter school building, alongside demolition orders—raising fresh pressure on West Bank planning and agriculture. Tech & Manufacturing: Tower Semiconductor’s surge keeps Israel’s chip sector in the spotlight, while PCB Technologies won ~EUR 8.6m in semiconductor-equipment PCB orders for delivery across 2026-27. Biotech/Health: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation backed an Israeli inhaled-drug effort with $13m.
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