Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Broncos shares soar after Grand Final glory, Aussie start-up Heidi Health races past Canva’s early growth. Plus, home buyers charge ahead undete...
Business Now | 3 October
03 Oct 2025
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Oil prices have fallen and are expected to fall even further, the Australian dollar had its best week in months as Americans are expected to see more ...
Business Now | 2 October
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tax Office reveals who’s paying corporate tax and who’s dodging it, a Southern Cross Austereo and Seven West merger riles shareholders. Pl...
Business Now | 1 October
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US government shuts down after a political deadlock, reports that BHP iron ore shipments to China have been banned cause confusion. Plus, the aver...
Business Now | 30 September
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold, the CEO of Optus owner Singapore Telecom faces the media after meeting with Communications Minister An...
Business Now | 29 September
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The RBA universally expected to keep interest rates on hold tomorrow, a Melbourne start-up trials drone teams to take over helicopter supply work with...
Business Now | 26 September
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small companies were largely neglected by share market investors as the ASX200 powered its way to record highs. Plus, gold prices hit another all-time...
Business Now | 25 September
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Australia Bank is the victim of a $150 million money laundering fraud. Plus, the ASIC corporate regulator forced Macquarie Group to repay...
Business Now | 24 September
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Optus CEO apologised for the deaths caused by its triple zero outage but stated the failure was due to a processing issue. Plus, the ASX is report...
Business Now | 23 September
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Myer shares tumble more than 18 per cent marking their worst day in years, ASIC’s 21-day freeze on La Trobe Financial sparks backlash. Plus, sma...
Business Now | 22 September
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ASIC probes the private credit sector, Lachlan Murdoch involved in TikTok deal, government open to increasing Net Zero spending. Plus, RBA gover...
Business Now | 19 September
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher joins Business Now for the first time after the $36 billion bid for Santos was declined by the Abu Dhabi's government conso...
Business Now | 18 September
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US interest rates are cut with the prospect of more rate rises ahead. Plus, the Abu Dhabi government walks away from its $36 billion takeover of Santo...
Business Now | 17 September
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BHP slashes 750 jobs in a Queensland coal mine blaming royalties, banks slam the RBA's plan to scrap credit card charges. Plus, the Fed will make its ...
Business Now | 16 September
16 Sep 2025
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Super Retail boss forced out after misleading the board over an affair, Australia’s growth slows again. Plus, Elon Musk throws $1 billion into T...
Business Now | 15 September
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ admits to widespread miscoduct and cops a record $240 million penalty, national clearance rate drops to 65.3 per cent. Plus, the US Federal Reserv...
Business Now | 12 September
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Northwest shelf expansion approved, PolyNovo reveals positive clinical results, traders fear artificial intelligence bubble. Plus, luxe listing of the...
Business Now | 11 September
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Computer chip maker Nvidia helps out the Australian government by doubling the value of PsiQuantum after a $1 billion fundraising. Plus, global gas pr...
Business Now | 10 September
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oil and gold surge after Israel launches an air strike on Doha, there are worries that industry wide bargaining may spark increased union actrion. Plu...
Business Now | 9 September
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ slashes 3,500 jobs in a major restructure, Lachlan Murdoch takes full control of News Corporation. Plus, the former CEO of PWC is banned from prac...
Business Now | 8 September
08 Sep 2025
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Coles and Woolworths face a billion dollar hit after a Federal Court ruling on worker underpayment, the government’s housing target looks shaky....
Business Now | 5 September
05 Sep 2025
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Orica flags strong finish to the year, court blocks Mayfair 101 director for 15 years, Coles reviews staff pay arrangements. Plus, annual growth at st...
Business Now | 4 September
04 Sep 2025
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Copper and gold prices continue to hit record highs, iron ore bosses warn their boom may not last. Plus, the Reserve Bank Governor signals fewer rate ...
Business Now | 3 September
03 Sep 2025
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Annual GDP jumps to 1.8 per cent in the June quarter, Santos announces it will produce gas in Beetaloo Basin next year, Klarna announces its US IPO. P...
Business Now | 2 September
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mathias Cormann urges the Coalition not to abandon net zero targets, ABARES marks 40 years while forecasting record crops. Plus, the government confir...
Business Now | 1 September
01 Sep 2025
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House prices across the country surge 0.5 per cent in August, hitting a new record high. Plus, as profit season wraps up, June quarter GDP is tipped t...
Business Now | 29 August
29 Aug 2025
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Virgin Australia 2025 profit soars by 28 percent to 664 million dollars, The Star Entertainment reports a net loss of nearly 472 million dollars in th...
Business Now | 28 August
28 Aug 2025
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Profit reporting season is almost at an end with Qantas, Wesfarmers and Medibank reporting today. Plus, NVIDIA shares tumble despite strong Q2 results...
Business Now | 27 August
27 Aug 2025
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Monthly inflation jumps 2.8 per cent in July, profit reporting season in full swing with Flight Centre, Domino's Pizza and WiseTech results out today....
Business Now | 26 August
26 Aug 2025
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Australia Post suspends postage to the US as new tariffs are about to start. Plus, profit continues to roll in with Coles, SPC and Fortescue reporting...
Business Now | 25 August
25 Aug 2025
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The stock market hits another record high after Jerome Powell hints US rates will fall, the prime minister cools talk of major reform after last week&...
Business Now | 22 August
22 Aug 2025
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Economic reform roundtable wraps up, ASX 200 cracks 9,000 points for the first time, defence stocks rocket on geopolitical tensions. Plus, Inghams sha...
Business Now | 21 August
21 Aug 2025
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The ASX 200 cracks 9,000 for the first time, profit results keep rolling in with warehouse logistics company Brambles reporting strong earnings. Plus,...
Business Now | 20 August
20 Aug 2025
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Senator Matt Canavan discusses the government's economic and productivity roundtable, cheaper energy prices are key to a more productive economy. Plus...
Business Now | 19 August
19 Aug 2025
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CSL to slash 3,000 jobs in major restructure, the government’s economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra. Plus, Challenger posts a nine per cent...
Business Now | 18 August
18 Aug 2025
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Qantas is fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers during COVID, the stock market defies expectations and reaches a new intraday record high. P...
Business Now | 15 August
15 Aug 2025
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The Australian stock market surges to a new record high due to a rally on Wall Street and the RBA cutting interest rates on Tuesday. Plus, the Trump a...
Business Now | 14 August
14 Aug 2025
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Profit reporting season continues with Telstra, Origin Energy and Pro Medicus results out today, Suncorp CEO talks profit results and insurance. Plus,...
Business Now | 13 August
13 Aug 2025
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Profit reporting season is in full swing with the Commonwealth Bank, AGL Energy and IAG reporting results today. Plus, business groups push back on th...
Business Now | 12 August
12 Aug 2025
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The RBA cuts interest rates by 0.25 per cent but downgrades its forecasts for economic growth and productivity. Plus, The Star sells its stake in Bris...
Business Now | 11 August
11 Aug 2025
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Electric vehicle drivers will pay a new road-user charge, the markets predict a 100 per cent chance that the RBA will cut rates tomorrow. Plus, Car Gr...
Business Now | 8 August
08 Aug 2025
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The ASX 200 sets a new record this week. The CEO of the Property Council outlines reforms that need to get the property sector back on track. Plus, Tr...
Business Now | 7 August
07 Aug 2025
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Calls grow to break up the ASX monopoly in Australia, AMP releases its interim profit results. Plus, ACOSS submits recommendations to the upcoming eco...
Business Now | 6 August
06 Aug 2025
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Jim Chalmers responds to criticism against the upcoming economic roundtable, the Department of Finance wants to lift the ban on PwC doing government w...
Business Now | 5 August
05 Aug 2025
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Nyrstar Port Pirie and Hobart smelters secures a $130 million rescue package, a new report highlights land use tensions between competing interests in...
Business Now | 4 August
04 Aug 2025
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Bluescope and global steelmakers line-up to buy Whyalla Steelworks, Endeavour Group's acting CEO steps down. Plus, Argo Investments reports its FY25 r...
Business Now | 1 August
01 Aug 2025
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Trump holds Australia's tariffs at 10%. Plus, Capstone Copper kicks off profit reporting season, property prices reach a new record high in July. ...
Business Now | 31 July
31 Jul 2025
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The Fed holds interest rates steady despite pressure from Donald Trump, retail sales surge 1.2 per cent in June. Plus, Trump's 50 per cent copper tari...
Business Now | 30 July
30 Jul 2025
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Inflation keeps falling and markets tip a rate cut at the next RBA meeting, shares in Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk plunge 30 percent overnight. Plus, Au...
Business Now | 29 July
29 Jul 2025
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The US market has remained resilient in the face of trade turmoil and inflation, the Australian dollar rallies trade deal hopes. Plus, Woodside takes ...