AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran Deal & Energy Markets: Stocks jumped and oil eased after a tentative US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though details are still pending and full recovery could take months; Central Banking: The Bank of Japan lifted rates to a 31-year high (1.0%) as oil-driven inflation risks spread, while markets also watch the Fed; Commodities: Gold held near recent highs as investors wait for deal specifics and Fed signals; Trade & Corruption Risks (Nepal): Nepal Rastra Bank flagged rising trade-based money laundering risks, urging tighter controls on mispricing in imports/exports; Agriculture Policy (Nepal): Nepal’s agriculture ministry urged strict rollout of the spring paddy minimum support price amid complaints about competition from cheaper Indian supplies; Regional Cooperation (Nepal-India): Nepal and India business leaders met in Siliguri to push stronger trade and investment links; Infrastructure & Power (Venezuela): Venezuela signed with General Electric to rebuild its failing power grid after prolonged blackouts; Monetary/Market Watch (India): India’s trade deficit widened in May on higher petroleum imports, while reports expect relief if crude softens; IPO Watch (India): Turtlemint Fintech set an IPO for June 19, targeting up to ₹883 crore.
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