AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Flash: The U.S. says CENTCOM destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles; Iran retaliated with missile strikes on U.S. targets in Jordan, while Jordan reported intercepting 18 of 20 missiles. Oil Prices & Pump Pressure: The conflict is pushing Brent toward $100 a barrel, lifting WTI and raising fresh inflation worries—coming as U.S. drivers already face elevated gasoline and record diesel levels. Saudi Energy Risk: Yemen’s Houthis struck Saudi cities and energy sites, injuring 70+ and prompting Saudi vows of retaliation, adding another supply-risk layer for global crude. U.S. Policy & Capital: DOE and SBA launched the SBIC-E initiative to steer private capital into U.S. energy and critical-tech small businesses, including critical minerals and advanced manufacturing. Critical Minerals & Nuclear: Colombia and the U.S. signed MoUs to expand civil nuclear cooperation and critical minerals/rare earth supply chains. Market Watch: Resolution Minerals began Nasdaq trading as it advances Idaho gold and critical-minerals work, while U.S. fuel-price reporting continues to show regional variation.
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