AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Consumer Squeeze: UK retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April—the biggest drop in nearly a year—as fuel sales slid 10.2% and shoppers cut journeys amid Iran-war cost pressure. Public Finances Under Strain: Britain also posted a bigger-than-expected April borrowing gap of £24.3bn, with Reeves facing tougher choices as the Iran shock raises demands for support. Energy Volatility, Everywhere: Markets are still being yanked by Strait of Hormuz uncertainty—oil whipsawed, and Europe’s energy shock is expected to lift inflation and weigh on growth. Middle East Ripple Effects: In Europe, utilities are shifting toward shorter-term power deals to hedge volatility; in India, the Iran war is hitting both Gulf jobs and export demand. Regional Business Moves: Elsewedy Electric bought a 60% stake in Thomassen Service to expand gas-turbine maintenance in the Gulf; MYCRANE added Saudi sales leadership; and gold prices across the Gulf held steady as buyers stayed cautious.
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