Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 28 July
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Now | 16 May
16 May 2025
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The RBA meeting looms but has inflation been brought under control? A leading Australian economist gives his thoughts. Plus, a look at the auction mar...
Business Now | 15 May
15 May 2025
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The labour market maintains its strong momentum but puts a deep rate cut cycle in doubt, AMP economist Diana Mousina explains why. Plus, Xero's CEO on...
Business Now | 14 May
14 May 2025
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Has your bank asked you personal questions and threatened to close your account if you don't comply? It's happened to property expert Louis Christophe...
Business Now | 13 May
13 May 2025
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Global share markets surge as the US and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days, full analysis with stock picker Matt Sherwood and economist Vicky Z...
Business Now | 12 May
12 May 2025
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Independent Economist Warren Hogan previews a big week of macro data ahead of the RBA's meeting, Fitch Ratings says Labor's win strengthens its case f...
Business Now | 9 May
09 May 2025
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Ingrid Willinge unpicks the housing markets after the REA posted a strong quarter and its rival, Domain, is acquired by an American real estate giant....
Business Now | 8 May
08 May 2025
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Business Council CEO Bran Black lays out what the business community is hoping for from the newly elected Labor government. Plus, analysis of the late...
Business Now | 7 May
07 May 2025
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ASIC targets Macquarie Bank for significant compliance failures and failing to block suspicious trades, China cuts rates to pump its economy. Plus, ho...
Business Now | 6 May
06 May 2025
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The Australian film industry hits back at Trump's 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies, the Chair of the Screen Producers Association weighs in....
Business Now | 5 May
05 May 2025
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Business Editor Ross Greenwood reacts to shock in Australia's film industry as Donald Trump announces he will hit foreign made films with 100 per cent...
Business Now | 2 May
02 May 2025
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Business Reporter Edward Boyd takes a final look at the markets before the election and they're looking positive despite global economic uncertainty. ...
Business Now | 1 May
01 May 2025
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Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood is joined by a housing expert after home prices showed growth across all capital cities. Plus, the US economy ...
Business Now | 30 April
30 Apr 2025
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Business Editor Ross Greenwood examines potential knock-on effects as inflation for the March quarter was flat. Plus, a funds manager joins the show a...
Business Now | 29 April
29 Apr 2025
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Business Editor Ross Greenwood unpicks a mammoth $27b gas project that Woodside have invested into in Louisiana. Plus, the recently departed boss of V...
Business Now | 28 April
28 Apr 2025
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Business Editor Ross Greenwood dissects a report warning Australia's Triple A credit rating is under pressure because of pre-election spending promise...
Business Now | 24 April
24 Apr 2025
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Shanghai hosts the world’s largest car show as China emerges as a leader in EV production, car expert David McCowen reveals the most exciting ne...
Business Now | 23 April
23 Apr 2025
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers squares off with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor in a heated debate, full debrief with Independent Economist Warren Hogan. As Tes...
Business Now | 22 April
22 Apr 2025
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President Trump calls the U.S. Fed Chair a "Major Loser" causing a stock market sell-off. Plus, gold surges to a new record high amidst market volatil...
Business Now | 17 April
17 Apr 2025
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The ASX200 rises despite turmoil on Wall St, stock picker Jun Bei Liu reveals which companies are weathering the storm best. Plus, unemployment ticks ...
Business Now | 16 April
16 Apr 2025
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Chinese stocks fall as trade war concerns mount, tariff insights from the MD of Kai Yuan Capital Brock Silver and Koda Capital Chief Economist Brigett...
Business Now | 15 April
15 Apr 2025
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Star Entertainment finally releases its half-year results revealing a woeful $301m loss. Plus, insight into how superannuation funds navigate market v...
Business Now | 14 April
14 Apr 2025
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Special edition of Business Now as we unpack Labor's and the Coalition's housing policy announcements, featuring Centre for Independent Studies Chief ...
Business Now | 11 April
11 Apr 2025
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S&P/ASX 200 closes down-0.82% on Friday, RBA holds interest rates at 4.1% in April, this weeks Auction preview. Plus, Senior Commodity strategist ...
Business Now | 10 April
10 Apr 2025
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Aussie shares surge $110b in value, China hits back with 84 per cent tariffs on US goods in response to Trump’s 125 per cent hike. Plus, the ASX...
Business Now | 9 April
09 Apr 2025
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Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on 100 nations take effect, steel producers brace for China fallout. Plus, the US president eyes major new tariffs on...
Business Now | 8 April
08 Apr 2025
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Donald Trump threatens additional 50 per cent tariff on China, Star Entertainment signs $300m deal with Bally’s. Plus, Christian Hawkesby named ...
Business Now | 7 April
07 Apr 2025
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$110b wiped from Aussie markets as stocks slide, auction clearance rate edges up to 62.1 per cent. Plus, Santos commits $500k to support flood-hit com...
Business Now | 4 April
04 Apr 2025
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ASX-listed healthcare stock Cyclopharm makes Technegas, a nuclear medicine product which helps scan the lungs of patients. Plus, a preview with REA Gr...
Business Now | 3 April
03 Apr 2025
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US Tariff special: Full analysis of the latest reciprocal tariffs announced by President Trump, the Chairman of Cattle Australia responds to Trump cal...
Business Now | 2 April
02 Apr 2025
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Star Casino teeters on the edge of folding as a bid for a critical loan goes bust, stock picker Adam Dawes reveals the casino has one week of cash. Pl...
Business Now | 1 April
01 Apr 2025
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Full analysis of RBA's latest interest rate decision; HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham goes through the data and Business Reporter Edward Boyd recaps...
Business Now | 31 March
31 Mar 2025
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ASIC takes on the superannuation industry, calling it out for the way it treats grieving families claiming death benefits. Plus, economists lay out th...
Business Now | 28 March
28 Mar 2025
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As Peter Dutton announces the Coalition's east coast gas reservation plan, the industry and experts say the plan won't work. Plus, what impact will th...
Business Now | 27 March
27 Mar 2025
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The mining industry responds to the Federal Budget with the Minerals Council CEO saying the government is not doing enough to back the resources secto...
Business Now | 26 March
26 Mar 2025
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Labor's new tax cuts pass the House of Representatives with the support of the Greens, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers post-Budget address to the Nati...
Business Now | 25 March
25 Mar 2025
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Pre-budget special: As the nation awaits Labor's fourth federal budget, top business leaders weigh in on what they would like to see and whether it'll...
Business Now | 24 March
24 Mar 2025
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Ahead of the Federal Budget, Deloitte economist Stephen Smith and tax expert Kaylene Hubbard reveal their projections and expectations, Helia loses it...
Business Now | 21 March
21 Mar 2025
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The ACCC releases its long-awaited supermarket report. Plus, the Boston Celtics NBA basketball team is sold for a record $9.7 billion. See omnyst...
Business Now | 20 March
20 Mar 2025
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Shock AEMO report reveals a drop in gas demand will delay a winter shortfall but industry leaders warn more investment is needed, unemployment remaine...
Business Now | 19 March
19 Mar 2025
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Analysts warn the US faces short term pain for long term gains as President Trump reshapes the American economy. Plus, the Victorian Govt denies repor...
Business Now | 18 March
18 Mar 2025
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Labor sets its sights on greedy international corporations rorting local franchisees, a weak US dollar boosts the Aussie dollar, China announces more ...
Business Now | 17 March
17 Mar 2025
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An independent economist criticises politicians for squandering a $400 billion budget windfall, blaming silly spending and terrible taxing. Plus...
Business Now | 14 March
14 Mar 2025
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Agriculture sector under threat from tariffs, global markets plunge after sell-off, 2,777 auctions scheduled this weekend. Plus, Mike Cannon-Brookes d...
Business Now | 13 March
13 Mar 2025
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As Trump hits steel and aluminium with tariffs, the agriculture sector is wary it may be next on the hit list, US inflation falls slightly, former Woo...
Business Now | 12 March
12 Mar 2025
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Business Now: President Trump goes through with his threat of slapping tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports with no exemptions, CEO of the Austra...
Business Now | 11 March
11 Mar 2025
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Global markets panic as the US sharemarket sheds $US1.75 trillion, full analysis with stock pickers Anton Tagliaferro and Jun Bei Liu. Plus, the CEO o...
Business Now | 10 March
10 Mar 2025
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US casino giant Bally launches a surprise takeover bid for Star Entertainment, tariffs hit global markets threatening Australia's budget. Plus, rental...
Business Now | 7 March
07 Mar 2025
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As Cyclone Alfred approaches the East Coast, concerns are mounting over the economic impacts of the event. Plus, global markets plunge after Trump pau...
Business Now | 6 March
06 Mar 2025
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Inside the command centre of Australia's largest insurer as Cyclone Alfred looms over SE Queensland. Plus, farmers in the 'salad bowl' of Australia pr...