Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 3 October
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Business Now | 28 July
28 Jul 2025
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The ABS is changing the way it calculates inflation. Plus, profit reporting season kicks off, the US & EU reach a trade deal, WiseTech appoints a ...
Business Now | 25 July
25 Jul 2025
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US President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clash over renovation costs. Plus, AFSA will scrutinise personal insolvencies as part of their new focu...
Business Now | 24 July
24 Jul 2025
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Australia lifts the ban on US beef imports, shareholders are riled up over Macquarie Group's executive salaries. Plus, calls are growing to reform the...
Business Now | 23 July
23 Jul 2025
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Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Japan with a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff, the ASX 200 surges with a surprise increase on iron ore prices in...
Business Now | 22 July
22 Jul 2025
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The Labor government has a clear mandate for this term of Parliament, Insignia Financial is sold to private US equity firm CC Capital. Plus, ASIC crac...
Business Now | 21 July
21 Jul 2025
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The ASX 200 has its worst day in three months, a new report suggests radical changes to overhaul capital gains tax to stimulate home building. Plus, a...
Business Now | 18 July
18 Jul 2025
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Australia's stockmarket soars to a record high breaking through the 8700-point barrier for the first time. Plus, TSMC & Netflix report their quart...
Business Now | 17 July
17 Jul 2025
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The unemployment rate rises to 4.3 per cent in June, money laundering agency AUSTRAC pivots to new priorities. Plus, the ASX 200 soars to a new record...
Business Now | 16 July
16 Jul 2025
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Building activity data shows the government is way off its 1.2 million housing target, the ASX 200 has the worst one-day drop since May. Plus, Trump's...
Business Now | 15 July
15 Jul 2025
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The RBA calls to ban surcharges on credit card and debit card transactions, bitcoin soars to a new record high. Plus, Trump hits Mexican tomatoes with...
Business Now | 14 July
14 Jul 2025
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The Treasury accidentally leaks classified information, Donald Trump flags fresh tariffs on the EU and Mexico. Plus, Anthony Albanese continues his Ch...
Business Now | 11 July
11 Jul 2025
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Trump flags a 15-20% blanket tariff on all trade partners. Plus, a step forward for Australian rare earths producer Australian Strategic Materials, a ...
Business Now | 10 July
10 Jul 2025
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Japanese car makers cut prices on exports to the US, Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after turbulent tenure. Plus, BHP emerges as the top stock...
Business Now | 9 July
09 Jul 2025
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Copper shares soar after Donald Trump flags a 50 per cent tariff, RBNZ follows the RBA's lead on keeping the cash rate on hold. Plus, metal 3D printin...
Business Now | 8 July
08 Jul 2025
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The Reserve Bank shocks economists and the market by keeping interest rates on hold, Rabobank's Ben Picton and currency specialist Sean Callow explain...
Business Now | 7 July
07 Jul 2025
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Economists forecast the RBA will cut rates tomorrow, the question is by how much? Trump's mixed messaging on tariffs as the deadline is pushed out to ...
Business Now | 4 July
04 Jul 2025
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Anthony Albanese addresses Australia's Economic Outlook 2025 forum. Plus, Orica secures a $432 million grant for a hydrogen hub, bitcoin surges ...
Business Now | 3 July
03 Jul 2025
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AUSTRAC orders audit of Western Union over compliance concerns, ASIC puts high-risk super schemes under the spotlight. Plus, Donald Trump announces ne...
Business Now | 2 July
02 Jul 2025
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As Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passes the US Senate, market whisperer Stephen Miller explains what it means for Australians. Plus, the Quad meeting foc...
Business Now | 1 July
01 Jul 2025
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As the new financial year begins, there is fresh hope in the retail sector that inflation has passed and households are starting to spend again. Plus,...
Business Now | 30 June
30 Jun 2025
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On the last day of the financial year, stock picker Jun Bei Liu reveals which companies performed and which bombed. Plus, TCorp's Chief Economist says...
Business Now | 27 June
27 Jun 2025
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Australian investors are given a reprieve after US treasury secretary asks the Senate to dump Section 899. Plus, global markets rally on tariff delay ...
Business Now | 26 June
26 Jun 2025
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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell stands firm after Donald Trump threatens to sack him. Plus, Xero expands into the U.S., concerns over implementing...
Business Now | 25 June
25 Jun 2025
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Star Casino rescue deal wins shareholder support, inflation eases to 2.1 per cent from 2.4 per cent. Plus, Treasurer Jim Chalmers urges US to reconsid...
Business Now | 24 June
24 Jun 2025
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Global markets rebound after Trump announces a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Plus, Virgin Australia returns to the ASX, NSW and Queensland releas...
Business Now | 23 June
23 Jun 2025
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Global markets are on edge after the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Plus, oil prices have surged after the US launched a series of strikes on...
Business Now | 20 June
20 Jun 2025
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Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattle oil and commodities markets. An Abu Dhabi based consortium announces a massive takeover dea...
Business Now | 19 June
19 Jun 2025
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The May unemployment rate comes in flat for the fifth consecutive month, HSBC Economist Paul Bloxham weighs in on the productivity debate, WA delivers...
Business Now | 18 June
18 Jun 2025
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the financial agenda for the Government and reveals he is open to tax reform. Plus, Optus agrees to pay a massive fine and...
Business Now | 17 June
17 Jun 2025
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With the Middle East on edge Trump leaves the G7 meeting early, US expert John Kunkel explains how the conflict may affect Australia. Plus, Morningsta...
Business Now | 16 June
16 Jun 2025
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Energy sites emerge as key targets in the Israel-Iran conflict, energy expert Saul Kavonic explains what impact the escalation will have on the price ...
Business Now | 13 June
13 Jun 2025
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Oil prices surge after Israel strikes Iran. Plus, what does the Pentagon's AUKUS review mean for Australia's defence industry?See omnystudio.com/liste...
Business Now | 12 June
12 Jun 2025
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Doubts over the $300 billion AUKUS defence joint venture after the Pentagon orders a review into the deal. Plus, NEXTDC announces a $2 billion project...
Business Now | 11 June
11 Jun 2025
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The ASX hits another record high. Plus, the latest on the trade talks between the U.S. & China, Qantas closes its Jetstar Asia operations. Se...
Business Now | 10 June
10 Jun 2025
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Jenny Wilkinson named new Treasury Secretary, Monash IVF admits to a second embryo mix-up. Plus, construction costs continue to surge across Australia...
Business Now | 9 June
09 Jun 2025
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Western Sydney University chancellor Jennifer Westacott is recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list. Plus, China's consumer prices slump, what w...
Business Now | 6 June
06 Jun 2025
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Tesla shares tank after CEO Elon Musk's public fallout with U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, new modelling on the proposed $3 million super tax, Aus...
Business Now | 5 June
05 Jun 2025
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Farmers plead for help as drought grips Australia's southern states, lithium stocks surge sharply on global trade war tensions. Plus, patients are avo...
Business Now | 4 June
04 Jun 2025
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Economic growth disappoints economists with GDP per capita at risk of falling back into a recession, RaboBank's Ben Picton goes through the data. Plus...
Business Now | 3 June
03 Jun 2025
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The Fair Work Commission lifts the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent, one of the largest above-inflation increases on record. Plus, poor GDP figures force ...
Business Now | 2 June
02 Jun 2025
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Soul Patts and Brickworks announce a mega merger worth about $14b, with CEOs Todd Barlow and Mark Ellenor explaining the tie up. Plus, economists expe...
Business Now | 30 May
30 May 2025
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Stock picker Steve Johnson reveals which little ASX-listed company helped boost his fund to become a top performer. Plus, Morningstar backs WiseTech d...
Business Now | 29 May
29 May 2025
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A report warns defence build-up is too slow as geopolitical tensions soar, investor Steve Baxter reveals the state of our defence industry. Plus, reta...
Business Now | 28 May
28 May 2025
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Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill exclusively speaks to Business Now and reacts to the Government approving a 40-year extension to the North West Shelf gas pro...
Business Now | 27 May
27 May 2025
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The collapse of Healthscope reveals Australia's private health system is struggling under the weight of inflation and rising wages, full analysis of t...
Business Now | 26 May
26 May 2025
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Households are set for an electric bill shock as the regulator greenlights price rises, the second largest private hospital group in Australia collaps...
Business Now | 23 May
23 May 2025
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As flood levels on the mid-north coast recede, businesses begin the clean up process. Plus, questions rise as to why Taree council decided against bui...
Business Now | 22 May
22 May 2025
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The latest on the flooding in NSW as authorities confirm a second fatality, the CEO of Rio Tinto announces he'll step down, beef producer AACo brushes...
Business Now | 21 May
21 May 2025
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Cash rate hits lowest point since May 2023, TechnologyOne reports record profits and revenue for early 2025. Plus, Mayne Pharma shares dive as Cosette...
Business Now | 20 May
20 May 2025
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Victoria’s net debt projected to hit $194 billion by 2029, RBA cuts interest rate to 3.85 per cent in surprise move. Plus, major banks pass on t...
Business Now | 19 May
19 May 2025
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Moody’s downgrades US credit rating, RBA expected to cut cash rate tomorrow, Productivity Commission releases reform area. Plus, senior eco...