AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOnline Gambling (Australia): Table games—especially blackjack—are quietly winning on retention as player acquisition costs climb, with the market projected to hit A$8B in annual revenue and skill-led formats holding audiences better than slots. Entrepreneurship Demand: “How to start a business” searches jumped to 1.2M over the past month, signaling a shift from side-hustle experiments to more committed, formal ventures. Markets & Rates: The dollar extended gains for a fifth day as Fed rate-hike bets rose; meanwhile, U.S. bond-market stress is back in focus, with warnings that inflation risk is sticking. Commodities: Gold slipped and silver fell sharply, while crude oil rose—keeping macro nerves elevated. Banking & Capital Flows (Ghana): Pension money is increasingly steering bank listings and equity demand, with the GSE rally pulling more lenders toward public markets. Energy/Infra: TSMC lifted its chip-market outlook to $1.5T by 2030, while offshore wind is tightening subsea cable and vessel supply. Housing (U.S.): Gen Z is still finding a foothold in mortgages, even as first-time buyer participation hits historic lows.
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