AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoQuad Diplomacy & Supply Chains: The US, Japan, Australia and India expanded cooperation on critical minerals, energy and maritime surveillance, including a Fiji port push and a “common operating picture” for monitoring Indo-Pacific waters, as China’s military posture stays in focus. Energy Shock Watch: Oil markets are still jittery after US strikes in southern Iran revived Hormuz-route fears; Brent is back near $100 while central bankers warn the inflation hit may linger even if a ceasefire holds. Japan-EU/Global Markets: Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi pushed to fresh highs on AI optimism, but risk appetite is fragile. Japan Business Moves: Tokyo Cement reported strong FY26 results despite cost pressure; Kawasaki Heavy Industries opened a physical AI center in Silicon Valley. Industry & Safety: A Japanese-owned paper mill in Washington state saw a chemical tank implosion—1 dead, 9 missing. Auto Pressure: Reports say Toyota is cutting output amid Middle East disruption, while China’s BYD keeps pressing rivals in EV momentum.
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