AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East FX shock: Fresh US strikes near Hormuz have dimmed ceasefire hopes, pushing the dollar higher and oil back toward $100 as markets wait for “a few days” of talks to turn into something concrete. Energy squeeze: European winter power contracts are now priced at the highest premium since 2022, with low gas stocks and weaker hydropower raising the risk of pricier months ahead. Swiss business watch: Richemont’s profits and sales rose despite a “volatile” market, while Santhera shareholders backed all board proposals at its AGM. Health & science: A large multi-country study links heat exposure to higher premature-birth risk, and Ability Neurotech won ethics approval to start a chronic implant study of its brain-computer interface for ALS. Travel pain points: World Cup fans face “sticker shock” on US transit fares, and Spain-bound Brits are reminded to pack the right documents for border checks. Crypto mood: Digital-asset products saw $1.47bn in weekly outflows, led by Bitcoin.
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