AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRed Sea Energy Shock: Houthis claimed they struck two Saudi oil tankers (Encelia and Layla) and warned of a wider maritime blockade, adding fresh risk to Red Sea shipping as some tankers reportedly rerouted after the threat. Strait of Hormuz Escalation: US forces carried out a 12th straight night of strikes on Iran, while Trump vowed to bomb and destroy “ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT” for every ship attack in Hormuz—pushing oil prices higher (Brent near $98). Jordan Exposure: Reuters reports Iran said it attacked US missile systems and bases in Jordan and Kuwait, underscoring how the conflict is spilling into Jordan’s security and business environment. Syrian-Jordan Trade Facilitation: Jordan expanded entry facilities for Syrian investors and businesspersons with premium/first-class chamber cards, a move welcomed by the Damascus Chamber and the Syrian-Jordanian Business Council as a boost for cross-border investment and trade. Local Markets Watch: Amman Stock Exchange directed listed companies to submit semi-annual financial statements before end of July, keeping corporate reporting on the radar for investors.
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