AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarket Fallout: Elon Musk’s political gamble backfired: after Democrats won control of Congress, Tesla and SpaceX shares fell, while Forbes’ real-time estimate of his fortune dropped more than $42 billion. He also spent about $474 million backing Republican candidates, many of whom lost. Billionaire Tax: California’s Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% levy on billionaires’ wealth, appeared headed for defeat, with 44.4% support and 55.6% opposed as roughly 60% of votes were counted. Property Taxes: A New York appeals court cleared the way for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed surcharge on high-end second homes to proceed, overturning a ruling that had blocked the rollout. Tax Debate: In New Zealand, a poll found 69% support taxing wealth and capital gains so the wealthiest pay at least the same overall rate as average earners.
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