AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousing & Rates (Australia): Commonwealth Bank warns the downturn is “faster and broader,” with prices down about 10% to April and recovery likely only in 2H 2027 if the RBA cuts—otherwise CBA sees prices roughly flat, not a rebound. Housing & Construction (Australia): ABS data shows approvals down 3.6% in July, with apartment approvals falling 10.1%, while non-residential approvals rise—keeping the property outlook politically charged. Market Risk (Global): The dollar holds firm as Middle East escalation lifts oil and revives inflation fears; markets are pricing a Fed hike odds jump to ~67% for September. Equities & Earnings (Tech): Dell’s AI server boom drives a major beat and raised full-year outlook; Palo Alto Networks also tops forecasts and buys AI platform Console, while Taiwan and Malaysia markets face renewed selling pressure amid the oil/yield shock. Commodities (Gold/Oil/Grains): Gold slips on higher-rate bets; wheat volatility eases on hopes for a Black Sea corridor, while soybeans and corn start the month higher on weather and demand signals. Healthcare/Regulatory (Biotech): Telix completes Phase 3 BiPASS enrollment and aligns with the FDA on an NDA pathway to expand PSMA-PET access. Energy (NZ): Methanex will idle its NZ plant from Q1 2027 after selling gas entitlements, highlighting supply tightness. Policy (UK/US): UK growth is stuck in the “slow lane” as investment weakens; US factory activity cools in August, with prices still elevated.
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