AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoJob Cuts & Restructuring: Microsoft will cut 4,800 roles, including 1,600 at Xbox, as the gaming unit faces a “hardware crisis” and lower margins, with more cuts and studio spin-offs expected. AI at Work (NZ): A new report says New Zealand workers are slower to adopt AI and many feel “guilty” or hide usage, even as they upskill—highlighting the need for clearer workplace guidance. Housing & Tax Effects: In Brisbane, buyers are shifting toward multi-generational setups as investor tax changes and higher rates cool demand, with auction clearance rates still a key read-through. Mining Deal: Alcoa is set to buy South32’s bauxite and alumina assets for $3.1b upfront plus shares, aiming to strengthen upstream supply and expand globally. Pacific Security: Australia and Fiji sign a mutual defence alliance as China conducts a nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific, drawing sharp regional criticism. Employment Signals: ANZ-Indeed job ads were broadly steady in June (down 0.2% m/m), pointing to gradual labour demand easing. Corporate Tech Push: Computershare launches a global “membership ecosystem” with an initial China closed beta from July 16, built around AI services and computing quotas.
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