AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoUAE-Iran Trade Shock: The UAE suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after renewed missile attacks, escalating regional risk for shipping and energy-linked commerce. Middle East Shipping Reality Check: Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open,” but trade data points to a sharp drop in tracked vessel traffic, underlining how conflict disrupts trade even when officials claim normality. Data Centres & Power Demand: YTL Power and JLand will build a gigawatt-scale data centre campus in Johor, while Algorhythm’s board authorized a strategic review that could include energy infrastructure for data centres. Ukraine Nuclear Investment Path: Ukraine’s parliament advanced a law to corporatize its uranium producer and set up a route for a later merger with Energoatom, aiming to unlock international investment. Inflation & Rates Watch: South Africa’s inflation fell to 4.3% in July, and the Bank of England is widely expected to hold rates as UK inflation rose to 2.9%. Corporate/Market Moves: Malaysia’s regulator is encouraging dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong; Meta plans to charge South African businesses for WhatsApp replies from Oct 1; and Winged Boots launched a trade division for complex luxury bookings.
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