AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil & Inflation Watch: Oil prices surged as Brent jumped above $100 a barrel amid renewed U.S.-Iran clashes, with markets bracing for higher energy costs and fresh inflation pressure. Shipping Under Fire: Iran expanded a “restricted” maritime zone around the Strait of Hormuz, while both sides traded strikes on tankers and warships, raising risks for Gulf trade routes. Lebanon Budget Tensions: Retired servicemen escalated protests over the 2027 budget, demanding salary and wage reforms be reflected in allocations, after talks in Beirut failed to deliver clear figures. Digital Payments Push: Banque du Liban cut card-payment merchant fees to encourage a shift away from cash, aiming to reduce theft and improve transparency as card use rises. Southern Lebanon Security: President Joseph Aoun chaired a security meeting focused on Nabatieh, stressing the Lebanese army’s role and warning against any security vacuum. Israel-Lebanon Friction: Lebanon’s army said Israel violated the U.S.-brokered framework deal thousands of times, citing deadly strikes and displacement. Business & Jobs: O’Charley’s announced it is closing all Middle Tennessee locations with minimal notice, including a Lebanon outlet.
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