AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Tariff Shock: The Trump administration has replaced the expiring 10% global duty with new 10%–12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, covering 99.4% of US imports, citing forced-labour enforcement failures; Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell called the move “completely unjustified” and vowed to lobby for removal. Markets & Rates: Oil pushed above US$100 and weak US tech earnings dragged sentiment; in Australia, the Aussie dollar wobbled and bond markets took a hit as jobs data keeps an August RBA hike on the table. Workplace Reform: Labor is moving to create a new Fair Work Court to speed underpayment disputes and cut costs for workers and small business. Housing Pressure: KPMG data shows homeownership in Greater Sydney has fallen sharply, with renters now a larger share of households and median rents around $800 a week. Pacific Geopolitics: Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned Pacific leaders that a region-wide security and trade deal with Beijing could undermine independence and worsen debt. Night-time Economy: Melbourne is fastest-growing after dark, driven mainly by food and hospitality, adding jobs and venues.
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