AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoRed Sea Shipping Risk: Iran has told Yemen’s Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and disrupt Red Sea shipping if the U.S. strikes Iranian power infrastructure, with missiles and drones reportedly positioned near the chokepoint—raising fears of a second major energy route disruption alongside the already strained Strait of Hormuz. Oil & Metals Pressure: Oil stayed near one-month highs as traders priced in possible Red Sea supply shocks; gold slid on inflation-rate expectations tied to higher energy prices. Yemen Energy Strain: Reports highlight worsening power cuts in southern Yemen, with outages hitting water, health, education, and commerce—while the Red Sea threat adds pressure to an already fragile import and logistics environment. Local Industry & Skills: Ibb University maintained a strong national research ranking in the AD Scientific Index 2026, while Sana’a sports events were paired with cultural and tourist activities. U.S. Labor Spillover: In the U.S., TPS terminations are accelerating, creating new compliance pressure for employers—an indirect reminder of how Yemen-linked humanitarian labor policies can ripple into business planning.
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