AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Iran suspended indirect talks with the US and threatened to fully seal the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil up more than 7% before some pullback as Trump said negotiations were still “continuing at a rapid pace.” Shipping & Costs: The IMO warned thousands of seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf because conditions are still too dangerous for crew changes, while analysts at OPEC said any Hormuz disruption could last through year-end. Israel Defense Industry: France barred Israel’s official participation in Eurosatory near Paris, limiting Israeli defense firms to air-defense displays only. Tech & Defense Innovation: Israel’s defense sector highlighted rapid responses to drone threats, including “attack drones that attack drones,” and a separate report noted Motorola Solutions’ $1.5b deal to buy Israeli firm D-Fend. Retail Tech: Nayax launched AI-powered product discovery and personalization for retailers, aiming to unify online and in-store shopping data.
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