AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIsrael–Fiji Diplomacy: Israel opened its embassy in Suva, with FM Gideon Sa’ar and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka calling it a milestone for Pacific ties and economic cooperation. AI & Finance: Bank Leumi topped a Middle East AI adoption index, highlighting an AI center and efficiency gains as Israel’s tech push stays strong. Geopolitics & Markets: OECD warns that if the Iran conflict drags into 2027, global growth could slump and energy shortages could hit AI datacenters and industrial inputs. Crypto Sanctions: U.S. Treasury sanctioned Nobitex and other Iranian crypto exchanges under “Economic Fury,” targeting sanctions evasion networks. Trade Policy: USTR advanced Section 301 forced-labor findings, proposing new tariffs that could spill into U.S.-India negotiations. Lebanon Front: Israel and Hezbollah kept trading fire despite Trump’s claimed halt, while Iran reportedly paused mediator talks—raising uncertainty for regional shipping and energy. Tech Economy: Israel’s high-tech exports hit record levels, but a new report flags a shift of R&D and senior roles abroad, even as funding and exits rebound.
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