AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRBA Rate-Call: RBA governor Michele Bullock says inflation is “too high” and warns upside risks are materialising, pointing to higher fuel costs from the Middle East, AI data-centre build pressure and extreme weather—fueling expectations of another rate rise. Energy & Inflation Link: Oil volatility is again front and centre for household costs, with markets reacting to the inflation/interest-rate feedback loop. Solar for Renters: Ausgrid trialling a Community Power Network to let renters and apartment dwellers share C&I rooftop solar via community batteries, targeting ~32,000 customers. Transport Disruption Watch: Qantas seeks Fair Work intervention to stop ground crew strikes during school holidays after a 24-hour strike plan and strong strike vote. Consumer Tech Scrutiny: French prosecutors open a criminal probe into smart-glasses-related sexual harassment, adding to global privacy and safety pressure on camera-enabled wearables. Retail/Entertainment: Event Cinemas Miranda to open an IMAX theatre this December, betting premium formats are now 40% of ticket sales. Finance for Homebuyers: AFG Securities completes another large RMBS term transaction, reinforcing funding capacity for home loans.
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