AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHormuz Disruption: Iran says two tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where crude exports have recovered to 82% of pre-war levels but refined-fuel shipments remain at 44%. The disruption threatens energy supplies and could spill into food prices. China’s Economy: Growth reached 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, but weak domestic demand and external shocks have prompted Beijing to promise fresh measures to boost consumption. US–India Trade: Marco Rubio says a trade deal is close as he meets Indian officials and business leaders, with energy ties and India’s Russian oil purchases also on the agenda. Regional Finance: At the APEC finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong, officials are discussing digital infrastructure and inclusive finance. Separately, Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to expand trade in national currencies and establish regional development funds. Digital Vulnerability: A Google Cloud outage disrupted online services at several British banks and logistics firms, underscoring the reach of failures in shared infrastructure.
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