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The bottle of wine that cost $3,500

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How much would you spend on a bottle of wine?

Wine producer Penfolds has released its most expensive ever bottle of wine – a five-vintage blend that retails for a wallet-scorching $3,500.

Named “Penfolds g5”, the red wine is a blend of five vintages of Penfolds Grange stretching back to 2010.

Penfolds will produce just 2,200 bottles of the Penfolds g5 which will be made available globally.

The wine is the final release in Penfolds “g” series, after Penfolds g3 was launched in 2017 and g4 was launched in 2020.

It is the most expensive retail price ever asked for a bottle of Grange, but pales in value compared to the value of some historic vintages on the auction market.

In July, a single bottle of Penfolds Grange from 1951 was sold at auction for a record-breaking $142,131, making it the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever sold

But hey – if that that seems too cheap to you, in December last year, a complete Penfolds Grange set of 64 bottles dating from 1951 to 2014 sold for $430,000.

Today’s release is said to have “proven ageing potential”, meaning those who snap up one of the 2200 bottles are likely sitting on an appreciating asset.

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France receives lowest credit rating due to crisis

France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

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France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

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– Fitch Ratings downgraded France’s credit rating to A+, citing political instability and fiscal challenges.
– New Prime Minister Lecornu must secure budget approval amidst rising deficit and potential no-confidence vote.
Fitch Ratings has downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+, the lowest ever recorded, amid ongoing political and fiscal challenges.
The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister François Bayrou was removed in a vote of no confidence regarding his €44 billion austerity plan.
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, marking the fifth leadership change in under two years.Banner

Fitch highlighted political instability as a key factor undermining fiscal reforms, with France’s debt now at €3.3 trillion, or 113.9% of GDP.

The budget deficit increased to 5.8% of GDP and is expected to rise, posing challenges ahead.

Political Instability

The new prime minister faces a divided parliament and must secure budget approval by October 7.

The far-left plans a no-confidence vote against Lecornu, complicating further cooperation on legislative reforms, with S&P Global hinting at a potential downgrade.


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Trump moves to fast-track removal of Fed governor Lisa Cook

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The White House is set to fast-track a ruling on firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, just days before the crucial FOMC meeting.

The move comes as markets reel from surging inflation, weak jobless data, and global currency shifts, raising questions about the Fed’s independence and the stability of policy decisions.

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ANZ job cuts spark banking clash

ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.

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ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.


ANZ has announced plans to cut 3,500 staff and 1,000 contractors over the next year, triggering a fierce debate between business leaders, unions, and government about the future of Australia’s banking sector.

The decision raises wider questions about the resilience of the business community and the role of politics, productivity, and technology in shaping employment.

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