AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousehold Demand: ABS data shows Australian household spending rose 0.8% in June, led by new vehicle purchases and air travel, with EV sales gaining share as fuel costs stay elevated. Rates Outlook: The spending lift gives the RBA “ammunition” for a possible August hike, while markets largely price out further moves. Property Shock: NAB forecasts double-digit falls in Sydney house prices (down 10% in 2026) and 9% in Melbourne, blaming Labor’s tax settings and higher borrowing costs. Big Tech News Deal: Nine warns Labor’s last-minute changes to the tech-journalism levy plan could imperil newsroom jobs, including a requirement for deals with more publishers. Financial Services Pressure: AFCA reports a record 119,949 complaints to June, with claim rejections and delays driving disputes, especially in car insurance and superannuation insurance. Litigation Insurance: UK underwriting firm Ignite Specialty Risk opens in Australia, offering litigation risk covers for lawyers and funders. Corporate Moves: Qantas faces scrutiny over reports it’s considering shifting up to 1,000 back-office roles to India as part of an AI transformation. Energy & Trade: Asia’s oil imports are recovering but still below pre-war levels, while Chinese EV imports rise as gasoline demand shifts.
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