AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Security: Sirens sounded across Jordan and missiles were reportedly intercepted after Iran-launched strikes toward Aqaba; the U.S. embassy first warned of evacuations at the airport and seaport before Jordan denied the claim. Corporate Governance & Courts: In India’s Dombivli hospital assault case, Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre surrendered after the Bombay High Court stayed his bail and was remanded to judicial custody until Aug. 3. Capital Markets Support: China’s central state-owned investment firms announced further share-buyback plans to stabilize holdings in central SOEs, citing confidence in the capital market. Trade & Deals: India’s Piyush Goyal wrapped a Europe tour with renewed push for early India-EU FTA signing and implementation, plus talks on investment protection, carbon border measures and market access. Retail & Digital Commerce: Reliance Retail said it’s leaning into digital commerce expansion (dark stores and hyperlocal delivery) even as margins dip, expecting better returns over the next two years. Aviation Outlook: Boeing said it’s studying production increases for the 737 MAX after FAA approval, while projecting strong long-term commercial support demand. Energy & Markets: Investors weighed rate expectations against US-Iran war risks as oil prices and volatility rose, with local sentiment still cautious.
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