AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Asia Energy Shock: A US-Iran framework deal has eased immediate fears, but oil and LNG won’t flow smoothly right away as ships, production and shipping decisions take weeks or months to normalise; the wider impact is still expected to ripple through 2027, with energy, logistics, fertiliser, food and financial pressures. Central Banking Watch: Japan hiked rates to the highest since 1995 to curb inflation risks from the war’s energy costs, while New Zealand’s market tracked mixed Asia moves after RBA and BoJ decisions. Regional Energy Security: The IEA warns Southeast Asia must diversify faster or face a much higher energy import bill, with the Iran shock acting as a “wake-up call” for routes and sources. Indonesia Nickel Tensions: China warned Indonesia that $50bn in EV supply-chain investments is at risk amid nickel policy changes and quota cuts. India Economic Shift: S&P Global says India’s fiscal stance is moving toward growth resilience as West Asia risks raise energy, supply and currency volatility. Business & Tech: Unilever and Accenture plan to scale AI-enabled digital twins across global manufacturing; Huawei is set to launch new FreeBuds earbuds in India; and Citi named a new head of corporate banking for Japan, Asia North and Australia. Aviation: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen added direct flights to London Gatwick via Pegasus.
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