AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Flashpoint: The U.S. destroyed two Iranian ships tied to mine-laying near the Strait of Hormuz, then Iran fired missiles at U.S. aircraft; CENTCOM says the strikes were self-defense while the ceasefire remains in place. Israel-Lebanon Tensions: Israel hit Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu vowed to keep military pressure, even as a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues. Markets & Shipping Mood: Oil and stocks whipsawed on deal hopes—Seoul’s KOSPI surged past 8,000 on optimism for a U.S.-Iran agreement that could reopen Hormuz, while U.S. futures also climbed. Trade Logistics: Korea eased rules so U.S. crude routed through third countries can still qualify for FTA benefits, aiming to stabilize supply amid the disruption risk. Tech-Defense Friction: Reuters reports Pentagon-SpaceX disputes over Starlink pricing for military use, highlighting how defense reliance is giving SpaceX leverage.
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