AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Ceasefire Cracks: Trump calls the truce “massive life support” and says he’s considering renewed major operations after rejecting Iran’s counterproposal, while Iran insists on sanctions relief and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz Pressure on Jobs & Prices: With Hormuz effectively blocked, energy costs keep spiking—hitting inflation (US CPI up 3.8%) and job sentiment (Korea’s job growth slows to a 16-month low). Lebanon Escalation: In southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry accuses IDF strikes of targeting health points, as raids continue despite a mid-April ceasefire. Supply Chain Fallout: Japan’s Calbee is turning some snack packaging black-and-white because ink supply is disrupted by the Iran war; Air India is cutting international flights from June for three months due to jet-fuel costs. Regional Diplomacy: Trump heads to Beijing saying he doesn’t need Xi’s help on Iran, while Iran tightens control via deals with Iraq and Pakistan.
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