AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOil & Inflation Watch: Brent jumped about 1.4% to around $99.3–$99.5 a barrel as renewed US-Iran and Yemen-linked attacks stoked fresh supply fears, pushing markets to brace for higher inflation and possible Fed rate pressure. Yemen–Saudi Energy Shock: Iran-backed Houthis launched drones and missiles deep into southern Saudi Arabia, hitting cities and energy infrastructure including Abha, Najran and Jazan, with Saudi saying 73 civilians were wounded and some operations temporarily halted. US-Iran Escalation: The US said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attempted attacks on a warship, while Iran retaliated by striking a US-used base in Jordan and targeting ships near the Strait of Hormuz—raising the risk premium for global crude flows. Regional Diplomacy & Security: Bahrain, UN officials and multiple countries condemned the Houthi attacks; Saudi vowed to defend itself while Pakistan warned that any attack on members of the Makkah Defence Alliance could trigger collective defense. Market Spillover: Investor sentiment stayed fragile in Asia and Pakistan, with PSX selling linked to the Middle East flare-up and crude rally.
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