AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTop Court Ruling: Germany’s Federal Court of Justice upheld mass truck antitrust claims in principle but drew a line under how claim aggregators and litigation funders can operate—an immediate blow to the business model behind the biggest cartel lawsuits. Sanctions Tightening: The EU moved to close a rubber loophole in its 20th sanctions package, after findings showed natural rubber shipments feeding Russia’s military needs—while investigators say circumvention networks are still outpacing enforcement. Hormuz Pressure: NATO commanders are now openly “thinking” about helping secure the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping if the standoff drags on into early July, though unanimous political backing is still missing. Health Shock: Ebola in DR Congo keeps worsening, with the WHO declaring a global emergency and the US tightening entry rules; meanwhile, Europe is also dealing with new hantavirus quarantine cases tied to travel. Markets & Transport Mood: Vehicle demand cools after a March surge, and global markets stay jittery as Iran-war risk keeps oil volatile.
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