AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPayments Disruption: Mastercard says a scheduled system update caused transactions to be declined across Australia on Saturday, leaving shoppers scrambling until the issue was resolved. Retail Safety: A 7NEWS reporter made a citizen’s arrest during a violent Woolworths supermarket incident, as chains warn violence against workers is rising. Consumer Tech & Data: David Jones and Flybuys outlined how Snowflake and AI are helping unify loyalty and customer data for faster retail decisions. Energy & Home Bills: Australia’s home battery boom is hitting friction as owners resist programs that would share power with the grid. Solar Income (UK): Octopus Energy reports UK households earned nearly £100m by exporting surplus rooftop solar. Food & Health (SA): Lab tests confirm pilchard herpesvirus in sardines after mass deaths along the Western Cape. Geopolitics of Inputs: A new look at lithium in the Sahel highlights how armed groups exploit the critical-mineral supply chain. Scams: ASIC warns deepfake celebrity/politician scams are driving major losses, with “Albanese” impersonations topping the list. Luxury Audio: KEF’s LS Luxe wireless speaker system lands in Australia at AU$6,399. Market Watch: Lithium price forecasts outline base/bull/bear scenarios as supply and demand variables stay tight.
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