AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoG7 Finance in Paris: Ministers met to contain the economic shock from the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with oil disruptions and bond-market jitters back in focus as Trump’s threats against Iran keep pressure on prices and risk sentiment. Markets & FX: Investors leaned toward stability after the Trump–Xi summit, but lingering Iran-war concerns kept a cautious tone across global trading. Swatch “drop culture” backlash: Swatch shut stores and capped queues after its Royal Pop x Audemars Piguet pocket watch sparked worldwide stampedes, brawls, and police tear gas—resale prices surged while the company urged shoppers not to rush. Crypto rails: Revolut launched its first physical crypto card (Dogecoin-themed) in the UK/EEA, while crypto funds saw outflows as Iran tensions revived risk-off. Swiss health spotlight: The WHO opened its World Health Assembly in Geneva amid Ebola and hantavirus emergencies, pushing for a reshaped global health architecture. Business in Switzerland: FERMA published sustainability-linked insurance principles to standardise credible targets and reporting. Corporate moves: AD Ports agreed to buy Germany’s MBS Logistics for Dhs300m.
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