AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKuwait Airport Attack: Iran’s drones hit Kuwait International Airport’s passenger terminal, killing 1 and injuring at least 63, prompting a temporary flight suspension before partial resumption; Kuwait says the strike was deliberate while the US Central Command rejects Iran’s claim that a US interceptor caused the damage. Gulf Energy Shock: The renewed US-Iran flare-up pushed Brent back toward $98-$100 and kept markets jittery, with oil volatility feeding inflation worries and risk-off trading. Ceasefire Strains: Iran’s foreign minister said talks with Washington show “no tangible progress,” while Trump suggested a deal could come “over the weekend,” even as lawmakers and regional actors warn the ceasefire remains fragile. US Politics, Iran War Powers: The US House voted to curb Trump’s Iran war powers in a bipartisan rebuke, a largely symbolic move that still signals growing domestic pushback. Trade & Sanctions Watch: The US Trade Representative advanced forced-labour import actions that could affect Kuwait among other economies, adding another layer of compliance risk for regional trade. Markets & Metals: Gold and silver traded higher on a softer dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, even as equities elsewhere swung on the latest Middle East headlines.
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