AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRBA Watch: Rising unemployment and easing inflation are putting the RBA on notice as the labour market weakens and oil-driven inflation fades. Geopolitics & Markets: US-Iran ceasefire hopes lifted global equities while Brent slid, with the Strait of Hormuz again in focus as Iran signals possible navigation charges. Health & Policy: WA’s $6.8m preterm birth prevention push will expand early pre-eclampsia screening to at least 30 maternity hospitals nationwide. Legal & Corporate Risk: Australia has launched a $1.4b-plus PFAS lawsuit against 3M over “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam at defence bases. Business & Investment: IFM’s takeover bid for Atlas Arteria is under scrutiny as its lengthy, restrictive conditions raise questions about what could be breached. Defence & Indo-Pacific: Australia and India are moving toward deeper defence ties, while the Quad backs Fiji port infrastructure and critical minerals cooperation. Energy & Cost of Living: Power bills are set to fall for many households from July as regulators lock in lower prices. Dealmaking: Navis Capital and PEP Gateway are backing a continuation vehicle to buy NZ’s Mainland Poultry, a major eggs supplier.
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