AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRBA Watch: The Reserve Bank of Australia held the cash rate at 4.35% as it weighs slowing growth against still-high inflation, warning further hikes may be needed. Middle East & Markets: A US-Iran peace framework has lifted global sentiment and oil prices slid, while markets also digest Japan’s rate hike and a busy run of central bank decisions. Defence & China: The US plans a permanent, war-ready Marine weapons stockpile on Australia’s southeast coast, signalling deeper military planning in the region. El Niño Alert: Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says El Niño is underway and could become one of the strongest in over 70 years, raising heat and fire risk and food-supply concerns. Science: Australian researchers have identified a new walking shark species in Papua New Guinea. Local Culture: Critics say Australian Fashion Week still lacks diversity, despite a venue change. Business & Tech: Vocus is quadrupling capacity on the Adelaide–Perth fibre route to support AI and data demand. Space & Wealth: Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting is buying a $1.4bn stake in SpaceX.
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