AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shock: Markets slid as fresh Gulf drone attacks pushed oil and bond yields higher, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively open only to a trickle of shipping—Tehran moves to formalize control, while G7 finance ministers meet in Paris to tackle the fallout. Bitcoin Insurance Escalation: Iran has launched “Hormuz Safe,” a Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance pitch for transits, even as a U.S. reinsurance plan reportedly failed to attract buyers. Cuba Aid Delivery: A Mexico-Uruguay humanitarian shipment docked in Havana with staples for Cubans facing an energy crunch. Maritime Health Watch: The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius is now in Rotterdam for disinfection and weeks of crew quarantine. Aviation & Airports: A small plane crash near Westerly Airport killed the pilot; Emirates broke ground on a $5.1B Dubai MRO complex; FAA says it needs fewer controllers. Road & Rail: New Mexico’s wildfire spread after a fatal medical plane crash; Minnesota invites public input on Highway 65 Blaine interchange work. Business Moves: Air Arabia profit fell 22% in Q1; Safe Bulkers agreed sales of two older dry-bulk vessels.
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