AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMiddle East Shipping: The US says the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial traffic even as it hits Iran with fresh strikes, including about 140 targets in a third round this week after an attack on a commercial vessel; Trump also claimed the route is open despite Iran’s closure claim. India-Oman Trade Risk: India condemned the attack on Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy off Oman; 10 Indian crew were rescued and one sailor remains missing. Markets & Inflation Watch: China’s GDP deflator is expected to turn positive in Q2 for the first time in years, a sign of improving price dynamics that could lift corporate sentiment. Corporate & Legal: A former Value Base analyst was convicted in Israel over insider trading and securities fraud tied to real-estate deals. Consumer & Compliance: IRCTC penalised a catering provider after expired bread was served on the Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express, and ordered an inquiry. Local Business Environment: Bhiwandi BNCMC launched an enforcement drive against illegal advertisements and misleading signage, warning of fines and criminal action. Tech & Media: ByteDance’s Seedance 2.5 can generate a single 30-second AI video “spot” from one prompt, signaling a shift toward ad-ready content.
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