Group 1 - The U.S. and Mexico are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to eliminate a 50% tariff on a certain amount of steel imports, which would revise a similar agreement from Trump's first term [1] - The new agreement would allow U.S. buyers to import steel from Mexico without tariffs as long as the total volume remains within historical trade limits, which will be higher than previous limits [1] - In 2022, the U.S. imported approximately 3.2 million tons of steel from Mexico, accounting for 12% of total U.S. steel imports [1] Group 2 - The Australian federal and New South Wales governments announced increased subsidies for households installing solar batteries, with state subsidies nearly doubling to AUD 1,500 [2] - The federal government is launching a AUD 2.3 billion "cheaper home battery program," providing about 30% subsidies on battery costs, with total subsidies potentially exceeding AUD 11,000 for larger installations [2] Group 3 - Virgin Australia is resuming international flights with the launch of a route from Sydney to Doha, marking its return to the international market post-COVID [3] - The resumption is part of a collaboration with Qatar Airways, which previously faced restrictions from the Australian government [3] Group 4 - The number of high-net-worth individuals in Australia increased by 55% compared to 2020, with a net gain of 55,000 individuals in the past year [4] - The luxury property market is thriving, with sales of properties priced over AUD 5 million expected to reach 3,295 transactions in 2024, a 5% increase from 2023 [4] Group 5 - The ASX 200 index reached a new historical high of 8,639 points, surpassing the previous high of 8,615 points set in February [20] - The financial sector led the gains, with a 2.69% increase, while the real estate and industrial sectors also saw significant growth [7] Group 6 - High salaries are reported in key industries in Australia, with government and defense analysts seeing a 26.8% increase in average annual salary to AUD 130,000 [29] - The mining sector is experiencing rapid salary growth for electrical engineers due to competition with renewable energy companies [29] Group 7 - Qantas announced the closure of its low-cost airline subsidiary Jetstar Asia, reallocating 13 aircraft to the Australian and New Zealand markets, and expects a loss of AUD 25 million for Jetstar Asia in the first half of the year [30][31]
澳洲加大能源转型刺激力度 新州及联邦向家庭提供的太阳能电池补贴最高总额或超1.1万澳元 美墨据称即将达成“钢铁关税限免”协议