AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Incident: President Trump blamed Iran for downing a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. “must respond,” after a drone boat rescued two aviators unharmed. Ceasefire/Deal Watch: Trump also said Iran-Israel peace talks are in the “final throes,” with a deal possible in “two or three days,” as the April ceasefire stays fragile amid Lebanon fighting. Lebanon Frontline Pressure: Israel’s evacuation warnings and strikes around Tyre are pushing civilians into “ghost town” conditions, with medicine and supplies scarce. Airlines & Jobs: IATA warns Middle East airlines face profit pressure as war disruptions and fuel costs bite, while Gulf carriers are expected to stay resilient. Markets & Hiring Mood: Gold steadied on ceasefire hopes but strong U.S. jobs data kept rate-hike pressure in focus; separately, employers in the region are turning more cautious on hiring as uncertainty rises. Egypt Markets: Egypt’s Exchange will launch single-stock futures for CIB and Talaat Mostafa Group, adding hedging tools for investors.
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