AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Ceasefire Watch: The US and Iran agreed to halt further strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and keep technical talks moving, with vessels allowed to move freely while negotiations shift to Qatar for talks expected Tuesday—though Iran also warned it could halt diplomacy if US strikes continue. Kuwait in the Crosshairs: Iran’s drone and missile attacks hit Bahrain and Kuwait after US airstrikes, with Kuwait reporting missile/drone interceptions and no injuries, keeping regional security and shipping risk front and center. Oil & Markets: Brent and WTI rose after the pause, but prices remain sensitive to any renewed escalation as Hormuz reopening stays fragile. Kuwait-Ukraine Defense Deal: Kuwait’s Parliament approved Law No. 66/2026 ratifying a military cooperation and defense industry development agreement with Ukraine. Water Infrastructure: Kuwait signed a KD 74.703m ($244m) contract to expand the Shuwaikh Water Distribution Complex, boosting fresh water storage and pumping capacity. GCC Finance: GCC asset management hit $2.7tn in 2025 (+10%), with Kuwait among key contributors, while sovereign wealth funds continue to grow globally.
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