AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAustralia Migration Debate: One Nation’s plan to cut net overseas migration by 750,000 over three years is sparking a fight with Labor, with warnings it could “trash” services versus claims it would lift living standards. Energy Affordability Shock: A new US policy impact model flags up to $920B in higher household energy spending by 2040 and $1.3T in GDP losses, as Iran-linked oil risks and rising bills bite. Rates Watch: Fed minutes and weak US jobs data are cooling rate-hike bets, while India’s RBI is widely expected to hike 0.25% in October amid West Asia-driven inflation pressure. Bond Market Stress: Rising Treasury yields are pushing up debt interest costs, with analysts pointing to a worsening fiscal squeeze as markets reprice government risk. AI/Markets: Software stocks are rebounding as investors reassess AI’s impact on SaaS, while chip optimism stays tied to forecasts from names like Micron and the broader AI build-out. IPO Sentiment: Oura’s IPO was delayed after oversubscription, and Australia’s Firmus $5B IPO is drawing valuation skepticism over an “unproven” track record. Crypto Momentum: Bitcoin holds near $85K on easing yields and seasonality; Solana and Ethereum remain range-bound pending key resistance breaks, while stablecoin flows are again raising bank-funding concerns. Healthcare/Trials: Lilly’s EloraTZP obesity combo trial results beat Zepbound in mid-stage data, adding to the race for next-gen weight-loss drugs.
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