AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKuwait Security Update: Kuwait’s air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks overnight as regional tensions with Iran escalated, with reports also tying damage to Kuwait’s international airport to the wider Strait of Hormuz standoff. Markets & Energy: Oil prices climbed for a third straight session as US-Iran strikes and stalled diplomacy raised supply disruption fears, keeping investors cautious even as AI-linked stocks stayed resilient. Crypto Shock: Bitcoin slid toward key support near $66,000 after renewed US-Iran strikes, with leveraged liquidations and ETF outflows adding pressure. AI Search Policy: Google began testing changes to AI search in the UK after the competition watchdog gave publishers a way to opt out of AI search summaries, aiming to protect media traffic and bargaining power. Biotech Watch: A new report projects the global CRISPR-based gene editing market could reach about $12.6B by 2034, reflecting continued growth in therapeutic and research applications. Regional Tech & Finance: Kuwait-linked business and tech items also surfaced alongside broader MENA banking innovation momentum ahead of MEBIS 2026.
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