AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Meridiam is buying a controlling stake in the Cyprus-Greece Great Sea Interconnector, a major undersea power link meant to end Cyprus’ electricity isolation and help move surplus solar power into the wider European grid. Maritime Trade & Energy Security: Iran and Oman say they are nearing a deal on Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes, but Iran’s draft approach includes bans and potential fees/tolls tied to “hostile” vessels—prompting global shipping groups to warn the UN and IMO against any charge-based precedent. Markets: Oil jumped on Hormuz uncertainty and Middle East escalation risk, while US stocks slid as investors weighed mixed economic signals and higher rates pressure. Israel-India Business & Diplomacy: Netanyahu spoke with Modi, reaffirming India-Israel strategic cooperation and discussing West Asia developments. Israel Tech & AI: Israel’s National AI Directorate announced “Project Nexus” to develop and build a quantum computer, signaling a push to scale next-gen computing and AI capabilities. Israel Economy: A Tax Authority study says wealthy Israelis are leaving in growing numbers, costing the state about NIS 1.2B a year in lost tax revenue. Israel Defense/Shipping Risk: Reports continue to frame Hormuz access as a potential lever for Iran, with US officials insisting any temporary arrangement must keep navigation open without approvals or charges.
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