AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Talks & Oil Pressure: Iran says it’s close to an Iran-Oman shipping framework for the Strait of Hormuz, but warns safe passage won’t be guaranteed while a US blockade remains—keeping crude prices elevated and adding uncertainty for hiring and costs across the region. Red Sea Escalation: Houthis launched “large-scale” missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, killing dozens and raising fears of a wider conflict that can disrupt trade routes and jobs. Mossad Shake-Up: Israel’s new Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly removed two senior officials tied to a failed Iran regime-change plan, signaling continued pressure in the Iran file. Employment Signals (Egypt): Egypt’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in Q2 2026, with fewer unemployed people than the prior quarter—an encouraging datapoint for job seekers. Skills & Employability (MENA): Starbucks’ EmpowerME initiative trained over 1,000 orphans across the MENA region with mentorship and innovation skills aimed at boosting career readiness. Labor Market (US): US layoffs hit a two-year low in July, while AI remained a top driver of job cuts—good news for stability, but a reminder that roles are still shifting.
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