AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Bank Tensions: Israel has opened tenders for 1,234 homes under the E1 settlement plan, drawing sharp condemnation from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Canada, who warn it could undermine a two-state solution and trigger legal and reputational consequences for bidders. Local Costs: Edinburgh’s “super-tax” for second homes is set to rise to a 300% council tax surcharge from January 2027, with the most expensive homes nearing £16,000 a year. Energy & Industry: Norway’s Scatec says its Obelisk solar-plus-battery project in Egypt is now fully in commercial operation, and the company signals it could invest up to $5bn more in Egypt over the next two years. War & Food Security: A new report highlights how the Ukraine war is still disrupting grain exports, with attacks on Black Sea and Danube ports driving steep drops in shipments. Business & Markets: ETFGI reports global ETF assets hit a record $23.11tn at end of July, with $383.6bn in net inflows during the month.
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