AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Markets: Australia’s ASX 200 surged to a two-month high after a US-Iran peace framework sent oil prices tumbling, lifting banks and materials while the Aussie dollar rose. Middle East Energy: The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen under the preliminary US-Iran deal, but nuclear talks and the deal’s durability remain uncertain. China-Australia Security: The Lowy Institute says China’s ability to strike Australia and disrupt trade and communications will grow over the next decade, drawing a sharp rebuttal from China’s foreign ministry. Online Safety: Britain is moving toward a ban on social media for under-16s, following Australia’s tougher rules, as governments tighten protections for children. Sports (Cricket): Cooper Connolly powered Australia to a one-wicket win over Bangladesh in the 3rd ODI with a 149, avoiding a whitewash. Sports (Boxing): Sam Goodman will fight Japan’s Ryosuke Nishida for an IBF interim title, with the winner set to challenge Naoya Inoue. Energy (LNG): Offshore Alliance strike action at Inpex’s Ichthys LNG could extend, risking shipment disruption.
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