Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 4 June
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria has the biggest police force in the country but car theft is out of control, the price of Bitcoin has slumped 12 per cent in the past week. P...
Business Now | 3 June
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s economy grows just 0.3 per cent in the March quarter, with a data centre construction boom helping support growth. Plus, BHP shares ...
Business Now | 2 June
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wages for 2.8 million low-paid Australians will rise 4.75 per cent from July 1, while farm profits are forecast to plunge 70 per cent this year. Plus,...
Business Now | 1 June
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Home prices in May were flat on average but have now started to drop alarmingly, the government continues to defend its budget. Plus, Arafura’s ...
Business Now | 29 May
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
KPMG Australia CEO Andrew Yates quits amid a growing audit scandal, global markets rally on reports the US and Iran have agreed to extend their ceasef...
Business Now | 28 May
28 May 2026
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Markets tumble as US strikes on Iran push oil prices higher, Labor introduces its controversial CGT and negative gearing changes to Parliament. Plus, ...
Business Now | 27 May
27 May 2026
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It is a 60-40 chance whether the Reserve Bank raises rates again this year, Australia's home-building problem is getting worse with residential constr...
Business Now | 26 May
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most remaining ISIS brides are returning to Australia from Syrian camps, oil and share markets react after US strikes on Iranian targets. Plus, electr...
Business Now | 25 May
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auction clearance rates remain below 50 per cent across Australia, the critical inflation numbers for April will be released on Wednesday. Plus, Ross ...
Business Now | 22 May
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Backlash against government reforms continues as the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns Labor not to rush changes through parliament. P...
Business Now | 21 May
21 May 2026
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The unemployment rate rises in April to 4.5 per cent, small business and start up companies rally against the government's proposed changes to capital...
Business Now | 20 May
20 May 2026
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The government is ramming its capital gains tax legislation through the Parliament to crush criticism of the controversial move, Southern Cross Media ...
Business Now | 19 May
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank admits that massive spending on AI and green energy projects means it's harder to control inflation with interest rate rises. Plus, E...
Business Now | 18 May
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dire warning for falling home prices as auction clearance rates collapse in the wake of the Government's changes to negative gearing and capital gains...
Business Now | 15 May
15 May 2026
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Angus Taylor delivers his budget reply asking voters to believe again, Mineral Resources takes a dive after founder Chris Ellison sells a $122 million...
Business Now | 14 May
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its “Down Down” pricing campaign in a win for the ACCC, business groups warn the Budget...
Business Now | 13 May
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the budget a hidden 62.9 per cent tax that's one of the highest-ever, CommBank shares collapsed today after first quarter results were worse th...
Business Now | 12 May
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Greenwood is on the ground in Canberra speaking with key business leaders on whether this budget will do enough for investment and productivity. ...
Business Now | 11 May
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Negative gearing and capital gains tax will change the way investors and businesses invest, CSL shares are completely hammered again as its latest pro...
Business Now | 8 May
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Macquarie posts its second-biggest profit ever at $4.85 billion, the budget looms amid rising inflation and interest rates with AMP’s Diana Mous...
Business Now | 7 May
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tabcorp faces another Austrac investigation, ARN hit with a record shareholder revolt over executive pay after tearing up Kyle and Jackie O’s co...
Business Now | 6 May
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank hit the economy with the third rate rise this year, JB Hi-Fi has historically been bulletproof when economy falters but today its sha...
Business Now | 5 May
05 May 2026
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The Reserve Bank raises interest rates by a quarter of a per cent. Plus, the RBA decision and a spike in oil prices as hostilities resumed in the Stra...
Business Now | 4 May
04 May 2026
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The Reserve Bank's rate decision tomorrow is seen by most economists and the money markets as a clear-cut rate hike. Plus, the gold price has dropped ...
Business Now | 1 May
01 May 2026
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ANZ shares fall despite beating expectations with a nearly $3.8 billion 1H profit, Atlassian shoots the lights out with its earnings surging a huge 24...
Business Now | 30 April
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil prices soar their highest price since the US-Iran warn started, Woolworths warns that food prices will keep rising for at least another year. Plus...
Business Now | 29 April
29 Apr 2026
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Inflation jumps on fuel costs as the treasurer warns more pain ahead, the treasurer and prime minister talk intergenerational fairness while staying t...
Business Now | 28 April
28 Apr 2026
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Tomorrow’s inflation read to show cost-of-living impact from the US-Iran war, a rare earths play sparks a takeover bid tied to Greenland interes...
Business Now | 27 April
27 Apr 2026
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Inflation figures this week give us the first taste of our cost of living since fuel prices rocketed in the aftermath of the US war with Iran. Plus, D...
Business Now | 24 April
24 Apr 2026
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Oil tops $106 as Donald Trump orders “shoot to kill” against mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz, inflation in focus ahead of next w...
Business Now | 23 April
23 Apr 2026
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Noisy protests disrupt Woodside's annual meeting today, the global CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella is in Australia today. Plus, Tesla surprises the mar...
Business Now | 22 April
22 Apr 2026
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Federal debt nears $1 trillion as broad NDIS changes are unveiled, Cochlear shares plunge up to 40 per cent after a sales warning. Plus, the governmen...
Business Now | 21 April
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple CEO Tim Cook has presided over 1,300 per cent growth in the company's value since taking over but now he's stepping aside. Plus, small businesse...
Business Now | 20 April
20 Apr 2026
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Fuel prices continue to fall across Australia, the government flags changes to the capital gains tax as it seeks to find new taxes to offset its extra...
Business Now | 17 April
17 Apr 2026
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Wall Street hits record highs on hopes of a US-Iran deal, Netflix shares plunge after Reed Hastings signals his departure. Plus, the Strait of Hormuz ...
Business Now | 16 April
16 Apr 2026
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Despite the massive fire at the Geelong refinery overnight, wholesale fuel prices fall yet again. Plus, the prime minister’s gone cap in hand to...
Business Now | 15 April
15 Apr 2026
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The IMF warns a global recession looms if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, Virgin Australia flags higher fares as fuel costs rise. Plus, the share m...
Business Now | 14 April
14 Apr 2026
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Business and consumer confidence plunge as fuel costs bite and more rate rises loom, petrol drops over 50 cents a litre from its peak to the lowest si...
Business Now | 13 April
13 Apr 2026
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Oil prices again swing higher as peace talks between the US and Iran break down. Plus, shares in A2 Milk slump after it admits it can’t get enou...
Business Now | 10 April
10 Apr 2026
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Oil prices remain volatile ahead of the expected peace talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan tomorrow. Plus, the government considers banning self...
Business Now | 9 April
09 Apr 2026
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The re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ceasefire lasted less than a day. Plus, after a massive rise yesterday, financial markets are li...
Business Now | 8 April
08 Apr 2026
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Oil prices plunge $15 a barrel as markets post their best day since Trump eased his tariff threats, the ceasefire is conditional on the immediate reop...
Business Now | 7 April
07 Apr 2026
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Petrol prices keep easing but diesel remains high, the Federal Government delays finalising the budget to the last moment, but despite the outlook the...
Business Now | 2 April
02 Apr 2026
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The prime minister urges Australians to save fuel in a national address, the government rolls out a four-stage fuel plan. Plus, Donald Trump says the ...
Business Now | 1 April
01 Apr 2026
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The Prime Minister is set to deliver a state of the nation address tonight, the cut to fuel excise started today. Plus, a billion-dollar mortgage frau...
Business Now | 31 March
31 Mar 2026
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Bank surcharges gone from October, the Fair Work Commission rules that 18 to 20-year-olds should be paid adult wages in the retail and hospitality ind...
Business Now | 30 March
30 Mar 2026
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The government cut the fuel excise for three months, dwindling consumer confidence in weekend property markets with just two in five homes up for auct...
Business Now | 27 March
27 Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...