AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIceland EU Politics: Iceland’s municipal election results show a clear swing to the right, with the Independence Party emerging as the biggest force in Reykjavík and other key areas, shaping the next local coalition math. Geothermal Expansion: Reykjavík Geothermal says it has started geothermal exploration drilling in Tenerife, with planned wells targeting 2,500–3,000 meters, as the Canary project ramps up alongside licenses in La Palma. Air Connectivity: Air Transat announced a summer 2026 route expansion including its first Iceland service (Montreal–Keflavik) and new links across Europe and North Africa, underlining how Iceland’s tourism and travel demand keeps pulling in more capacity. Monetary Policy Watch: Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, speaking at the Reykjavík Economic Conference, said the Iran-related energy shock could change the rate outlook if inflation pressures persist, keeping markets focused on possible future tightening. Trade & Deals: India and Oman’s CEPA comes into force June 1, boosting duty-free access and trade in goods and services—another reminder of how fast global trade frameworks are shifting. Crypto Signals: Strategy’s Michael Saylor teased more Bitcoin purchases ahead of a key shareholder vote, adding to the week’s market chatter.
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