AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStrait of Hormuz shock: Oil jumped again after Trump said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support,” keeping tankers stuck and raising inflation fears across Europe. Markets & rates: European stocks slid while bond yields climbed, with analysts warning the energy spike could feed into consumer prices. Energy geopolitics: Reuters reports Iraq and Pakistan struck new deals with Iran to ship oil and LNG via the Gulf—evidence Tehran is shifting from blocking access to controlling it. EU policy push: The European Commission opened a fast-track consultation to loosen rules on wild habitats and bird protections, arguing for competitiveness gains. Industrial decarbonisation: Covestro unveiled its biggest efficiency upgrade at Dormagen, aiming to cut energy use and emissions by boosting steam recovery. Hydrogen demand signal: Germany’s RED III rollout is now law, setting renewable hydrogen quotas that could accelerate import plans. Nuclear security: Ukraine strikes near Zaporizhzhia reportedly hit power and civilian infrastructure, raising risks for Europe’s largest nuclear site.
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