AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIsrael-Lebanon Escalation: Israel captured Beaufort Castle and ordered deeper advances in southern Lebanon despite a fragile ceasefire, with Netanyahu directing strikes and expanding operations against Hezbollah. US-Iran Ceasefire Strain: The US carried out “self-defense” strikes on Iranian radar and drone-control sites after Iran shot down a US MQ-1 drone; Iran retaliated by targeting a US-linked base, while Kuwait reported intercepting missile and drone attacks. Oil & FX Shockwaves: Fresh Gulf hostilities pushed crude up sharply (Brent above $93 and WTI near $90), lifting risk premiums and reviving supply-route fears; in India, the rupee slid 9 paise to 94.94 per dollar as oil climbed. Markets Watch: Asian equities stayed supported by AI optimism, but investors remained cautious as Middle East tensions kept energy prices elevated and deal hopes for a US-Iran extension wobbly.
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