AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousehold squeeze: Australians are cutting Christmas spending after the latest rate rise, with some trimming even basic purchases as confidence weakens. Retail shake-up: David Jones has entered administration after 188 years, putting its stores up for sale and leaving suppliers and smaller brands exposed. Jobs and restructuring: Canva is cutting 1,271 roles—about 22% of its workforce—with at least six months’ pay for departing staff; NAB plans up to 2,500 Australian job cuts. Rates and confidence: The RBA’s inflation fight faces growing public distrust as higher borrowing costs weigh on households and businesses. Trade and energy: Australian exporters are seeking bigger opportunities in China at Shanghai’s import expo, while business groups urge COP31 leaders to turn electrification pledges into projects.
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