AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRBA Rate Hold: The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 4.35%, saying inflation is still “too high” and warning further hikes remain possible if upside risks show up. Oil & Energy Prices: Markets stayed jittery on Strait of Hormuz headlines, with oil swinging as hopes for reopening faded and new demands from Iran and the US complicated any deal—keeping pressure on fuel and power cost expectations. Australia–Vietnam Energy & Critical Minerals: Australia and Vietnam deepened their strategic partnership, backing faster supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy, alongside closer defence and security cooperation. Renewables & Cheaper Power: A fresh push on renewables and batteries is helping bring cheaper electricity when the sun and wind are available, with Victoria’s AusNet area seeing lower prices for the financial year. Project Updates: Santos began loading the first crude from its Pikka development in Alaska, while ACEN reported a sharp profit jump on stronger generation and electricity sales, highlighting ongoing momentum in renewables and storage build-outs. Data Centres & Grid Rules: Australia’s data centre energy policy is advancing on multiple fronts, with battery storage emerging as a key compliance lever.
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