AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoMarkets: Hotter-than-expected US inflation dragged Wall Street lower and pointed to a weaker ASX open, adding to pressure on Australian shares and the dollar. Economic Outlook: The IMF warned Australia faces persistent inflation, rising unemployment and a stalling economy, while business confidence has weakened for a third straight month. Small Business: Proposed trust tax changes are headed for an inquiry after business groups warned of higher costs and accounting upheaval; the government has also delayed its credit-card payment ban for small firms. Resources: Glencore began trading on the ASX with a market value of about $131 billion, while new gas laws would require exporters to reserve supply for domestic use. Corporate Accountability: Telstra’s half-day outage is estimated to have cost the economy at least $596 million, and the ACCC has launched legal action alleging major egg suppliers engaged in cartel conduct.
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