AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarkets Watch: Tech stocks dragged global shares lower again as investors fretted about an AI-driven bubble and stretched valuations; the ASX 200 slipped 0.7% for the week, with oil and gold also under pressure as the stronger US dollar and higher rate expectations bite. AI Policy & Supply Chains: The US and partners are pushing “pro-growth” AI rules aimed at keeping innovation moving while strengthening AI supply chains, including critical minerals, semiconductors, and workforce development. US–India Tech & Trade: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a Trump visit to India is being lined up for early next year as trade talks near the finish line. Environment Tech Debate: NSW is set to restart aerial culling of brumbies in the Snowy Mountains, with estimates ranging from 6,000 to 16,000 horses—sparking fresh calls for an independent count before any horses are killed. Online Safety: Australia’s under-16 social media ban is again questioned by research showing limited early impact, even as enforcement is tightened. Defence Tech: Australia is moving collaborative combat aircraft closer to real operations, with the MQ-28 Ghost Bat set to integrate with allied forces in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. Health Tech: Psychedelic therapy research is expanding into palliative care, with calls for careful regulation and safety standards before wider use.
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