AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat and seas: Spain is bracing for another scorcher, with temperatures up to 44°C, while the Mediterranean keeps absorbing the heat—Gulf of Valencia waters are nearing 30°C, raising fears of longer-lasting marine impacts. Markets: European shares were flat as Middle East uncertainty weighed on sentiment; basic resources edged up with gold, while tech slid after bond yields rose. Energy pressure: UK energy bills are forecast to jump 4% from October 1, lifting the cap to £1,729, as US-Iran tensions keep gas prices volatile. EU digital rules: Apple is rolling out new EU App Store terms from October 1 after its long DMA fight, including a 26% standard commission and a 5% Core Technology Commission for transactions outside the store. Security risk: Reports say Iran is studying strikes on US military facilities in parts of Europe if tensions escalate further. Climate resilience in farming: A Reuters look at climate-resilient agriculture highlights how some UK farms are changing soil and feed strategies to survive extreme heat and drought. Tech and payments: OKX says OKX Card usage across Europe surged this summer, with big jumps in everyday spending like groceries, transport and fuel.
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