AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI-driven markets vs Gulf risk: Global stocks hit record highs as AI demand kept tech shares bid, even as fresh US-Iran strikes raised oil and uncertainty over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-US talks under pressure: Trump said Iran “really wants to make a deal” while Iran blamed delays on US mistrust and shifting demands; reports also say Trump sent tougher terms to the peace framework. Strait of Hormuz logistics: US strikes targeted Iranian radar/drone-control sites on Qeshm Island and near Goruk after a Predator drone shootdown, while markets watched whether Hormuz navigation services and toll rules could change. Smartphone supply shock: Counterpoint projects a record 13.9% smartphone shipment slump in 2026, blaming a worsening memory chip shortage tied to the Iran war, hitting budget models hardest. Iran-linked missile supply claims: Leaked documents allege Chinese-linked firms helped keep Iran’s missile programme running under sanctions via restricted chemical sourcing and sanction-bypass financial routes. Cybersecurity for critical services: A US GAO report warns foreign-linked hackers could disrupt drinking water and wastewater systems as utilities lag on defenses. Local tech economy angle: South Korea and Japan stocks surged on AI/semiconductor optimism despite ongoing Iran ceasefire uncertainty.
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