AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoMarkets & Inflation: The ASX is set for a firmer open after a volatile Wall Street night, but Australia’s inflation fight is back in focus as RBA assistant governor Sarah Hunter warns higher energy costs could pass through fast and lift inflation expectations—raising recession risk. Middle East Energy Shock: Oil remains the swing factor as Trump pauses an Iran strike while talks continue, yet the Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps crude elevated and feeds fuel-price pressure. Gas Policy Pressure: Australian Energy Producers says the federal gas reservation scheme misses supply goals and could undermine investment, while the government insists it will “get the details right” via consultation. Heat & Reliability Risks: Separate coverage flags longer, harsher summers and worsening urban heat traps—raising demand and fire risk—while another story reiterates how electricity grids have no storage buffer, making shocks costly. Industry Watch: Jefferies appoints a new head for power/utilities/infrastructure; and Russia adds more tankers to move sanctioned LNG, underscoring how supply routes keep shifting.
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