AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarkets Slide: Wall Street sold off broadly as the Nasdaq fell 220 points (down 0.84%) and the “fear gauge” VIX ticked up, with tech weakness driving a risk-off mood. Iran–US Tensions, Energy Shock: The Strait of Hormuz remains the flashpoint—an Iranian lawmaker called it a “permanent asset” while the UN cut its 2026 growth forecast and lifted inflation expectations, blaming the Middle East energy shock. US War Powers Push: A US Senate vote advanced a measure that would force Trump to seek congressional approval for the Iran war, raising pressure even as negotiations are still being discussed. Israel–Gaza Pressure: The US imposed new sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid continued ship interceptions, while Gaza’s board warned of a funding gap. Tech & Ethics: A UK employment tribunal case alleges Google unfairly sacked an AI engineer after he protested work tied to Israel. Diplomacy Watch: Putin and Xi are set for talks in Beijing, with energy and regional conflicts on the agenda.
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