AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrait of Hormuz Risk: ADNOC says 15 of its vessels were attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, with one crew member killed and 20 injured—renewing pressure on global oil shipping and freight costs. Iran Deal Watch: Iran says the framework of an Oman agreement is finalized, while markets weigh reports that any reopening could exclude U.S. and Israeli ships and impose penalties on violators. Markets: Wall Street closed higher as weak U.S. payrolls cooled rate-hike fears, lifting the Nasdaq and keeping tech in the lead. Israel-Lebanon Implementation: Lebanon and Israel agreed a shortlist of countries to verify Hezbollah disarmament under a U.S.-brokered plan, with the U.S. expected to select monitors. Diplomacy & Trade: Israel’s FM Gideon Sa’ar met Colombia’s new leadership as ties are restored and cooperation is set to expand after a prior rupture. Tech & AI Talent: Technion and Tel Aviv University ranked among the world’s top AI “talent producers,” reflecting Israel’s research-to-startup pipeline. Corporate Moves: Visa agreed to buy Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch for $2.4bn; Israel’s Nayax filed to establish a U.S. bank, signaling payments firms’ push into regulated finance. Capital Markets: Brenmiller Energy announced a 6-for-1 reverse share split; Entera Bio and other Israeli-listed firms reported quarterly updates.
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