AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWhite Meat Crackdown: Turkish prosecutors placed major poultry producers under court supervision and detained 32 executives across eight provinces over alleged market manipulation and unjustified price hikes, with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek citing consumer harm. Inflation Watch: TurkStat data showed Türkiye’s domestic producer prices rose 28.93% year-on-year in May, led by energy costs, while the central bank kept policy at 37% and officials said disinflation is set to resume after a short delay. Energy & Trade Risk: With the Strait of Hormuz in focus amid US-Iran tensions, analysts warn that any move targeting Iran’s Kharg Island could endanger troops and prolong the conflict—raising new pressure on regional supply chains. Africa Strategy: Ankara’s push in Niger is framed as shifting from aid to long-term deals spanning defense, mining, energy and infrastructure. Regional Economy: The World Bank cut Romania’s growth outlook to near zero this year, citing Middle East-driven energy and commodity shocks. Logistics Links: Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed new transport and railway cooperation steps aimed at deeper regional connectivity.
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