AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Oil jumped again as Houthis reportedly seized Mocha near Bab el-Mandeb, pushing Brent to around $107–$108 and reviving inflation fears across Europe. ECB Rate Pressure: The European Central Bank raised rates by 25 bps to 2.50%, warning inflation will stay “well above target” longer, with markets watching for more hikes. Markets & Cost of Living: Stocks slid while bond yields climbed, and even gold and silver fell as higher yields and oil outweighed safe-haven demand. EU Procurement & China: The Commission proposed “simpler and more strategic” public procurement rules that could let buyers exclude suppliers from countries not covered by EU agreements, widely seen as targeting China. UAE–Germany Investment Push: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Chancellor Merz in Berlin, with plans for €40bn investment including data centres and a new strategic dialogue spanning energy, AI and technology. Winter Gas Support for Ukraine: Canada pledged about C$435m in loan guarantees to help Ukraine buy natural gas and fund backup power ahead of winter. Energy Transition Reality Check: With LNG risks rising, utilities are turning back to coal in parts of Europe, highlighting how quickly supply shocks can override decarbonisation plans.
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