AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOil & Fuel Prices: BP’s Q2 profit more than doubled to about $5.7bn as US-Iran tensions kept energy prices elevated, while Trump again pressured oil majors to cut retail fuel prices. Energy Supply & Shipping: Aramco is studying new export routes and pipeline expansion after Houthi Red Sea disruptions and Strait of Hormuz risks squeezed crude flows. Consumer Impact: McDonald’s reported slowing growth, pointing to higher petrol and food costs weighing on visits even as pricier items lift average spend. Retail & Demand Signals: Germany’s retail business climate improved, but weak consumer demand stayed a drag. Banking & Payments: Qatar’s Dukhan Bank went live on J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys blockchain deposit network to speed cross-border payments for corporate clients. Saudi Trade Remedies: Saudi Arabia imposed final anti-dumping duties on Indian cast-iron hollow pipes for five years, effective Aug 4, 2026. Food & Manufacturing: Egypt’s MO Group for Food Industries is pushing deeper into Africa, Europe and the Caribbean to diversify exports. Tech for Consumers: Qualcomm appointed Wassim Chourbaji as SVP and President for EMEA, signaling continued investment in the region.
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