AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: The IEA says about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derivatives have been released from strategic reserves so far, as G7 nations push a 100 million-barrel diesel-and-crude release plan tied to the US-Iran fallout, with diesel prioritized early and no intra-G7 diesel export ban. Retail & Travel Retail: A new Oliver Wyman report flags shifting duty-free spending patterns, with the Middle East still leading sales per passenger and a regional surplus, while other regions lag behind 2019 implied levels. Automotive & Brand Expansion: Chery’s FREELANDER held a global brand launch in Abu Dhabi and outlined a phased Middle East-first rollout, including dealer partnerships and UAE registration openings. Trade & Exports: Jordan’s Amman Chamber reports JD1.188bn in exports covered by certificates of origin in the first nine months, up 20.7% year-on-year. FX & Consumer Impact: Iraq’s dinar markets show the dollar edging up in Baghdad and Erbil, while Iran begins selling foreign currency via four banks to manage FX pressures. Regional Business Climate: Egypt’s Alamein Africa Forum opened with calls for more intra-African trade and greater private-sector and local-capital use, as Nigeria’s Dangote signals interest in Egypt’s energy and industrial sectors.
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