AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Markets: Brent fell 7.6% to $104.77 a barrel as Qatar-led talks raised hopes of a US-Iran deal and a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Shipping and supply risks remain unresolved. Egyptian Finance: Banque du Caire raised more than $650 million in a record state-bank IPO, with the IFC investing $100 million; Egypt also signed a separate $1 billion World Bank financing deal to support reforms. Investment: Egypt is courting Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, who is considering up to $15 billion in projects after a delegation visit, including potential partnerships in refining, petrochemicals and fertilizers. Regional Trade: Iraqi oil exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan port reached 500,000 barrels a day, underscoring the route’s importance as Gulf shipping faces disruption.
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