AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMortgage Market Disruption: Revolut says it wants in on Australia’s ultra-competitive home-loan market after winning a banking licence, aiming to win customers from the “Big Four” lenders that control most mortgages and deposits. Geopolitics and Oil: US-Iran tensions and a worsening Strait of Hormuz outlook are pushing crude higher, reviving inflation worries and weighing on US stock futures. Retail and Consumer Pressure: Nike shares plunged to 12-year lows as China demand weakens and digital sales disappoint, adding to broader concerns about stretched consumers. UK Labour Signals: Private-sector wage growth in the UK hit its weakest since Covid, while hiring remains selective and vacancies soften. Capital Markets: Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market hit a record with State Grid’s offshore yuan issuance, showing strong demand for China-linked debt. Energy Transition Deals: Sungrow won a contract for a Chile solar-plus-storage project, supplying a 152MW/606MWh battery under a long-term service agreement. Small Business Support: NYC’s Secret World app is expanding a platform that helps local businesses connect with creators and nearby customers through paid tasks and deals.
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