AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoAUKUS Submarines: The US, UK and Australia have expanded AUKUS with new steps to boost undersea warfare in the Indo-Pacific, including a deployment framework for Virginia-class attack submarines in Western Australia and faster integration on AI, cyber, quantum and electronic warfare. Energy Transition: A new analysis says rooftop solar is booming for households, but commercial and industrial sites are lagging—despite using more power—pushing calls to speed up business solar to help meet renewable targets. Power Prices: Renewables and batteries are “decoupling” eastern Australia’s electricity prices from global shocks, with bill cuts expected from next month as wholesale costs fall. Housing & Cost of Living: KPMG research finds Australians’ life satisfaction is lower than mid-pandemic levels, with sharp drops among people hit hardest by financial stress and housing costs. Markets & Oil: Asian shares slid after a tech-led Wall Street sell-off and rate-hike fears, while oil jumped on renewed Israel-Iran strikes. Critical Minerals: A report argues China dominates refined output across most tracked critical minerals, underlining supply-chain pressure for downstream processing. AI in Hiring: A survey says 73% of students and graduates use AI during job applications, but many worry it’s hurting their chances.
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