AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Sanctions: The EU agreed its 21st Russia sanctions package but softened plans to target Russian seafood, after pushback including the Netherlands. Middle East Energy Shock: Oil jumped as Houthi attacks hit Saudi tankers in the Red Sea; Trump vowed major punishment for Iran, pushing Brent above $100. Central Banking: ECB President Lagarde said the bank will discuss raising banks’ minimum reserve requirements, a move that could cut central-bank losses. Tech & Regulation: France became the first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15, with other states watching closely. AI & Work: Tesla says Optimus is now learning by watching in production, while a new AI report finds near-universal legal-industry adoption but highlights privacy and hallucination risks. Dutch Business & Markets: Arcadis faces takeover interest, with WSP among bidders; STMicroelectronics shares slid after Q2 results. Sustainability & Industry: Greenpeace escalated legal pressure over deep-sea mining, arguing for an immediate moratorium. Crypto & Crime: UNODC says Southeast Asia scam networks stole up to $114bn in 2025, with crypto playing a major role. Netherlands in the World: Ghana and the Netherlands signed a trade pact to boost non-traditional exports to $10bn by 2030.
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