AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCuba-U.S. Pressure: CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise Havana visit is drawing fresh scrutiny as Cuba battles blackouts and fuel shortages, while U.S. officials also weigh charging former Raul Castro over a decades-old shootdown incident. Energy Crisis on the Island: Reuters reports Cuba’s grid suffered a partial collapse, leaving much of the east in the dark, with Havana blaming the U.S. blockade. Iran Shock to Markets: Oil is climbing again as the Strait of Hormuz stays constrained and Trump rejects Iran’s “unacceptable” peace proposal, rattling stocks and bonds worldwide. Gas Prices at the Pump: The U.S. average for gas is up sharply—April hit the 6th-highest monthly level in nearly four years—keeping affordability pressure front and center. Nuclear for AI Demand: DOE announced $94M for small modular reactor deployment to support grid capacity for AI-driven power growth. Canada Pipeline Push: Alberta and Ottawa moved forward on carbon-pricing terms tied to a new pipeline aimed at expanding Asian crude exports.
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