Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 27 March
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets stay volatile as investors react to Donald Trump’s comments, the Middle East conflict boosts defence stocks. Plus, one of the biggest we...
Business Now | 26 March
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Cyclone Narelle intensifies off the West Australian coast with a chance of becoming a category five storm, key iron ore and LNG export ports are cl...
Business Now | 25 March
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global oil prices fell today leading to our stock market's best day in almost a year, Singapore Airlines started selling tickets today for the new Wes...
Business Now | 24 March
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's European free trade deal promises cheaper electric cars and opportunities for horticultural growers. Plus, oil prices plunged 14 per cent ...
Business Now | 23 March
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fuel shortages and higher prices might only get worse from here, Kyle Sandilands launches his lawsuit against former employer ARN Media. Plus, Austral...
Business Now | 20 March
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brent crude oil prices drop back from their highest level since July 2022, money markets expect Australia's cash rate to lift to 4.85% by the end of t...
Business Now | 19 March
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The world's biggest gas export facility in Qatar is hit by Iranian missiles, Treasurer Jim Chalmers lays out his major budget preview. Plus, the Energ...
Business Now | 18 March
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Treasurer hoses down talk of a recession, BHP and Woodside both announce new CEOs. Plus, the government charged the ACCC to investigate fuel price...
Business Now | 17 March
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank raises interest rates by a quarter of one percent, but the big shock is that Governor Michele Bullock will not rule out a future rece...
Business Now | 16 March
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets say interest rates will rise tomorrow and two more times this year, the Victorian government settles out of court with businesses affected by ...
Business Now | 13 March
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former UN diplomat Merriden Varrall discusses the Iran war and the geopolitical implications, market pricing for a rate rise next week surges to rough...
Business Now | 12 March
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil surges above $US100 a barrel as Iran targets tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Atlassian slashes 1,600 jobs amid the AI shake-up. Plus, Australian ...
Business Now | 11 March
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money markets and economists expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates on Tuesday, hundreds of homes and businesses inundated by floodwaters in B...
Business Now | 10 March
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global markets rebound and oil falls below $US90 a barrel after Trump says the Iran war could end soon, rising petrol prices send consumer and busines...
Business Now | 9 March
09 Mar 2026
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About $90 billion was wiped off Australia's share market today, Brent Crude has soared above $US114 a barrel. Plus, the oil price shock is stoking fea...
Business Now | 6 March
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Global markets plunge off the back of concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, China takes its growth target down to 4.5-5 per cent, marking the...
Business Now | 5 March
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bekier and Paula Martin, have been found by a Federal Court Judge to have contravened the Corporations Act, the inflation shock from rising energ...
Business Now | 4 March
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market plunges to its lowest level in two weeks, Australia's economy grew faster than expected in the December quarter. Plus, we'll play you...
Business Now | 3 March
03 Mar 2026
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard are threatening to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Aussie businesses are scrambling to understand what the impact o...
Business Now | 2 March
02 Mar 2026
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Oil prices have surged after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted the Middle East. Plus, energy producers, gold companies and defence stocks t...
Business Now | 26 February
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Computer chip maker Nvidia shares take off after earnings doubled in the past quarter and the company lays out massive growth for the future. Plus, Qa...
Business Now | 25 February
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pencil in May 5 in your diary because that's the day markets now say the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates. Plus, Woolworths shares shot the ligh...
Business Now | 24 February
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech shares slump as IBM has its worst day in 25 years, former treasurer Peter Costello lets rip at the federal government. Plus, the Retail Council s...
Business Now | 23 February
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Share prices fall hard after Donald Trump's tariff defeat, the impact of the US Supreme Court rejection of Trump's tariffs. Plus, this Wednesday's inf...
Business Now | 20 February
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of the Tex Mex fast food chain Guzman y Gomez and CEO of Inghams joins the show. Plus, oil prices surge to their highest level since August, a...
Business Now | 19 February
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A strong labor market immediately puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to continue raising interest rates this year. Plus, competition watchdog, ACCC is ...
Business Now | 18 February
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Treasurer Jim Chalmers slams former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe, the Stokes family-controlled SGH group drops a second takeover bid on Bluescope...
Business Now | 17 February
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hastie named the Shadow Industry Minister. Tim Wilson appointed the Shadow Treasurer. Plus, BHP's revenue for the half year is ahead 11 per cent to $2...
Business Now | 16 February
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The International Monetary Fund calls out federal government over-spending and warns it may need to bail out broke states including Victoria. Plus, we...
Business Now | 13 February
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Newly appointed Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the Liberal Party must focus on lowering taxes to fight back against Labor's big spending agenda. ...
Business Now | 12 February
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Liberal Party leadership challenge is the big political talking point, but Coalition members got stuck into the Reserve Bank Governor today. Plus,...
Business Now | 11 February
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Commonwealth Bank's profit soars and so does its share price. Plus SGH, the old Seven Group and owner of Boral, Westrac and Coates Hire - put out ...
Business Now | 10 February
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer confidence slumped with all the talk about higher interest rates, shares in local insurers and insurance brokers tank. Plus, we speak with th...
Business Now | 9 February
09 Feb 2026
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The owner of the Carsales website took off with its profit announcement today after a rough six months, financial markets have been highly volatile of...
Business Now | 6 February
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than $65b wiped out on the ASX as tech stocks nosedive, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock finally admits that government spending contributes...
Business Now | 5 February
05 Feb 2026
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Large tech companies on Wall Street remain under serious pressure despite delivering strong earnings results. Plus, oil and gas producer Beach Energy ...
Business Now | 4 February
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech stocks were heavily sold off today, following a $300 billion US dollar rout on Wall Street, the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the first ...
Business Now | 3 February
03 Feb 2026
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The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, that's its highest level in more than two years. Plus, we'll discuss th...
Business Now | 2 February
02 Feb 2026
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The odds of a rate rise by the Reserve Bank got even stronger today, the founder and major shareholder of Corporate Travel Management Jamie Pherous to...
Business Now | 30 January
30 Jan 2026
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Nine Entertainment shares jump after plans to sell radio and regional TV assets and buy QMS Media for $850 million, Donald Trump prepares to name a ne...
Business Now | 29 January
29 Jan 2026
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A serious outage at the Reserve Bank delays hundreds of property settlements using the PEXA system, the ASX announces a new corporate governance advis...
Business Now | 28 January
28 Jan 2026
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Major bank economists and money markets say the Reserve Bank has no choice but to raise interest rates next week. Plus, the Indonesian stock market is...
Business Now | 27 January
27 Jan 2026
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Gold and silver surge to new record highs, Don Farrell becomes the first Australian minister to visit Saudi Arabia in nearly a decade. Plus, BHP overt...
Business Now | 26 January
26 Jan 2026
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It's appropriate that on Australia Day, The Aussie dollar hits its highest point against the Japanese yen since 1991. Plus, gold smashes through $US50...
Business Now | 23 January
23 Jan 2026
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Australian super funds post double-digit returns, lifting balances about 35 per cent over three years, as ASX listings slump well below average. Plus,...
Business Now | 22 January
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The odds of an RBA rate rise within weeks climb above 50 per cent following OECD warnings, unemployment falls from 4.3 per cent to 4.1 per cent. Plus,...
Business Now | 21 January
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shares in Australian Strategic Materials surge on a US takeover bid, ASIC orders CFD providers to refund $40 million to investors. Plus, AFIC dumps it...
Business Now | 20 January
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie start-up Gilmour Space has rocketed to a $1 billion dollar valuation, after securing $217 million dollars in funding. Plus, mining giant BHP ha...
Business Now | 19 January
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Markets are on watch ahead of US President Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland later this week. Plus, the Reser...
Business Now | 17 December
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The mid-year economic and fiscal outlook has confirmed that Australia's federal budget will remain deeply in the red until at least the 2035 financial...
Business Now | 12 December
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Federal Reserve cuts rates to 3.75 per cent from 4 per cent, unemployment rate flat at 4.3 per cent in November. Plus, Ross Greenwood tours some st...
Business Now | 11 December
11 Dec 2025
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Markets lift after the US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, Australia's unemployment rate remained steady in November at 4.3 per cent. Plus, one AS...
Business Now | 10 December
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Treasurer Jim Chalmers set to release the mid-year budget update next week. Plus, ASFA raises serious concerns with the federal government's plan to a...
Business Now | 9 December
09 Dec 2025
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The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent, high demand for domestic air travel in spring leads to higher airfares for Aussie trave...
Business Now | 8 December
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Chalmers says the federal government's energy rebates will come to an end after Cabinet ruled out extending the scheme. Plus, Donald Trump raises ...
Business Now | 5 November
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI partnering up with NextDC to build the largest data centre in the southern hemisphere, Investment manager State Street releases their global ma...
Business Now | 4 December
04 Dec 2025
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Money markets say the next move in interest rates will be up, ASIC completes its first ever survey of companies and their policies about whistle-blowe...
Business Now | 3 December
03 Dec 2025
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Australia's annual economic growth is faster than any time in two years but is still slower than government spending, Michele Bullock warns if inflati...
Business Now | 2 December
02 Dec 2025
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The government's target of 1.2 million homes between now and 2030 is batterd, with home building approvals dropping again. Plus, Price Waterhouse Coop...
Business Now | 1 December
01 Dec 2025
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Another warning Australia's east coast could experience power blackouts from 2027 as the nation's largest coal-fired power station is due to close. Pl...
Business Now | 28 November
28 Nov 2025
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Corporate Travel Management's accounting scandal is worse than expected, inflation surged to its highest level since June 2024. Plus, Michael McCarthy...
Business Now | 27 November
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's private capital expenditure surged during the September quarter. Plus, banking regulator APRA is set to introduce debt to income limits on...
Business Now | 26 November
26 Nov 2025
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Inflation rises to 3.8 per cent in October, marking the highest level in 16 months, Electro Optic Systems agrees to pay a $4 million penalty. Plus, th...
Business Now | 25 November
25 Nov 2025
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Bendigo Bank discloses major flaws with its systems made to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism, a Seek job ad report shows ad volumes w...
Business Now | 24 November
24 Nov 2025
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Australian non-financial companies expected to lead the economic growth in Asia Pacific next year thanks to falling interest rates. Plus, rental affor...
Business Now | 21 November
21 Nov 2025
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The stock market plunged to its lowest level since May this morning, Nvidia's shares takes a tumble on Wall Street triggering the selloff. Plus, a 194...
Business Now | 20 November
20 Nov 2025
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The federal government is being encouraged by the international Monetary Fund to tackle tax reform and to spend more efficiently. Plus, Magellan Finan...
Business Now | 19 November
19 Nov 2025
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Cyber criminals will be aggressively targeting consumers and retailers in the Black Friday sales, wages are growing faster for public servants compare...
Business Now | 18 November
18 Nov 2025
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RBA minutes kill hopes of another rate cut as stubborn inflation bites, a TPG customer dies after their phone couldn’t reach triple-zero. Plus, ...
Business Now | 17 November
17 Nov 2025
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The UK High Court decides BHP is liable for the 2016 Samarco tailings dam wall collapse in Brazil, SQM says it will fight an action brought by corpora...
Business Now | 14 November
14 Nov 2025
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Investors in America are worried the US Federal Reserve won't cut interest rates next month, interest rate traders and economists have been delaying A...
Business Now | 13 November
13 Nov 2025
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Explosives and chemicals manufacturer Orica has reported its strongest results in 13 years thanks to surging demand from the mining sector for its pro...
Business Now | 12 November
12 Nov 2025
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Chair of ASIC Joe Longo opened the Australian Investment and Securities Commission's annual forum in Melbourne. Plus, CEO of Roy Morgan Research Miche...
Business Now | 11 November
11 Nov 2025
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The Commonwealth Bank reports a 2 per cent rise in cash profit to $2.6 billion for the half-year, driven by customers refinancing at lower rates follo...
Business Now | 10 November
10 Nov 2025
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The Reserve Bank pours cold water on hopes of early rate cuts, ANZ bosses miss out on $32 million in bonuses after a weak year. Plus, Bitcoin holds st...
Business Now | 7 November
07 Nov 2025
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Elon Musk has been granted a record breaking $US1 trillion pay incentive deal by Tesla shareholders, the Albanese government is splurging $1 billion o...
Business Now | 6 November
06 Nov 2025
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NAB shares fall 3.5 per cent after the company’s profit dropped and muted growth outlook, the US Federal Reserve pumps $125 billion into its ban...
Business Now | 5 November
05 Nov 2025
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Our stockmarket hits a six week low, corporate regulator ASIC says our market technology has fallen behind. Plus, Suncorp CEO says more Australians ar...
Business Now | 4 November
04 Nov 2025
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Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien's party in turmoil, giving government and the treasurer free reign when serious economic storm clouds arise. Plus, HSBC's...
Business Now | 3 November
03 Nov 2025
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Westpac's operating profit in the past year fell to less than $7 billion, the Reserve Bank meets tomorrow, any hope of a rate cut is well off the tabl...
Business Now | 31 October
31 Oct 2025
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Family-owned beer producer Coopers has reported an increase in sales during the financial year to about 309 million dollars. Plus, the Liberal Party d...
Business Now | 30 October
30 Oct 2025
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Australian interest rates seem set to stay on hold while American rates were cut overnight, Coles' sales are growing almost twice as fast as Woolworth...
Business Now | 29 October
29 Oct 2025
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The increase in inflation is higher than the Reserve Bank forecast, Woolworths sales come in higher than expected. Plus, the Chair of Tesla says there...
Business Now | 28 October
28 Oct 2025
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Wisetech shares are smashed after ASIC and the AFP raid its headquarters while seeking documents related to sharetrading by its fonder and other emplo...
Business Now | 27 October
27 Oct 2025
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The ACCC takes on tech giant Microsoft over claims it misled millions of customers, major shake-ups hit Aussie companies PolyNovo and Nuix. Plus, all ...
Business Now | 24 October
24 Oct 2025
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Australian critical minerals and rare earths companies have been surging on the share market after Donald Trump signed a framework agreement with Anth...
Business Now | 23 October
23 Oct 2025
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Gold and Bitcoin tumble but oil surges as US sanctions hit Russia’s biggest producers, work from home bombshell as a Westpac employee wins the r...
Business Now | 22 October
22 Oct 2025
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Australia's largest oil and gas producer Woodside reportedly had an increase in quarterly production to about 51 million barrels of oil equivalent. Pl...
Business Now | 21 October
21 Oct 2025
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a $8.5 billion agreement with US President Donald Trump to provide rare earths and critical minerals. Plus, the ...
Business Now | 20 October
20 Oct 2025
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Albanese touches down in the US pitching access to Australia's naval base in WA, China's economy slows to its weakest place in a year. Plus, a major A...
Business Now | 17 October
17 Oct 2025
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The stock market dips from record highs as gold prices soar, economists tip an RBA rate cut next month after unemployment rises. Plus, fund manager Wi...
Business Now | 16 October
16 Oct 2025
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Australia's unemployment rate jumps to its highest level in almost four years, oil and gas major Santos cuts its production guidance. Plus, Australian...
Business Now | 15 October
15 Oct 2025
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Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn will remain at Australia's largest company until at least 2028, Australia has fallen short of its housing...
Business Now | 14 October
14 Oct 2025
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Consumer confidence plunges amid growing concerns the RBA will not cut interest rates again until next year. Plus, Jim Chalmers consulted with former ...
Business Now | 13 October
13 Oct 2025
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Jim Chalmers caves on super tax reforms ditching unrealised gains and lifting the $3 million threshold, ANZ’s new boss unveils a cost-cutting an...
Business Now | 10 October
10 Oct 2025
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RBA Governor Michele Bullock says the private sector is starting to take over as the main driver of Australia's economic growth. Plus, gold and oil pr...
Business Now | 9 October
09 Oct 2025
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PM steps into Labor’s controversial super tax on unrealised gains, gold, silver and platinum surge as investors flee the US dollar. Plus, Warren...
Business Now | 8 October
08 Oct 2025
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Government hands $600 million to Glencore to keep Mount Isa copper smelter open and save 600 jobs, BlueScope chief warns Australia’s competitive...
Business Now | 7 October
07 Oct 2025
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Government to announce funding deal delaying Mount Isa copper mine closure by four years, ASIC gives CBOE the green light to rival the ASX. Plus, almo...
Business Now | 6 October
06 Oct 2025
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Broncos shares soar after Grand Final glory, Aussie start-up Heidi Health races past Canva’s early growth. Plus, home buyers charge ahead undete...