Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Episodes
Business Now | 13 September
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the ASX closes in on record highs, VanEck's Deputy Head of Investments reveals which sectors he's keeping a close eye on. Plus, the casino watchdog...
Business Now | 11 September
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of the world's largest gold miner speaks exclusively to Business Now as it strikes a $475 million deal for its WA mines. Plus, analysis of the...
Business Now | 10 September
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers converge on Parliament to protest the live sheep export ban and other anti-farming policies. Plus, Apple's new iPhone helps lift the stock mar...
Business Now | 9 September
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of Private Healthcare Australia strikes back at Healthscope saying it's a disgrace that patients are being threatened with additional fees or ...
Business Now | 6 September
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US August job report released tonight, NVIDIA investors' cautious outlook, rift between RBA and government grows. Plus, lending has surged in every s...
Business Now | 5 September
05 Sep 2024
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As the RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns some families will have to sell their homes, independent economist Clifford Bennett says the central bank is...
Business Now | 4 September
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's economy grows at the slowest rate since the 1991 recession, full analysis with Deutsche Banks' Chief Economist Phil O'Donaghoe. Plus, the ...
Business Now | 3 September
03 Sep 2024
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Current accounts swell to the largest deficit since June 2018, NAB's Chief Economist Alan Oster goes through the data. Plus, Aussie farmers enjoy thei...
Business Now | 2 September
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Treasurer blames high rates for a sluggish economy as economists expect the latest GDP figures to be the worst in 30 years. Plus, Auspost's CEO ex...
Business Now | August 30
30 Aug 2024
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As Harvey Norman's revenue falls, Executive Chairman Gerry Harvey details plan to sell AI powered home tech. Plus, Star Entertainment enters a trading...
Business Now | 29 August
29 Aug 2024
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Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson outlines the airlines' plan to lift profit and start paying a dividend again, Nvidia results fail to impress the market. Plu...
Business Now | 28 August
28 Aug 2024
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APA Group CEO Adam Watson warns gas prices will rise unless regulation in the market becomes more stable. Plus, monthly inflation data comes in hotter...
Business Now | 27 August
27 Aug 2024
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As Australians' eating habit changes due to cost-of-living pressures, Coles CEO Leah Weckert explains the reason behind its $1.1 million underlying pr...
Business Now | 26 August
26 Aug 2024
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As right to disconnect laws kick in, BCA's Bran Black says the new laws could hamper workplaces becoming more flexible. Plus, NIB Health Funds' CEO re...
Business Now | 23 August
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Inghams shares bomb after missing profit expectations, its CEO reveals how the poultry producer will improve the bottom line. Plus, the surprising ...
Business Now | 22 August
22 Aug 2024
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Regis Resources CEO explains why the gold miner scrapped a billion-dollar project after the Environment Minister blocked a dam proposal. Plus, KFC war...
Business Now | 21 August
21 Aug 2024
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Perpetual hires Bernard Reilly as CEO, FY24 reporting season report card, Amazon launches same-day deliveries. Plus, government blocks Regis Resources...
Business Now | 20 August
20 Aug 2024
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Judo Bank grows its loan book by 20 per cent to $10.7 billion despite economic headwinds, CEO Chris Bayliss reveals how. Plus, full analysis of today'...
Business Now | 19 August
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Suncorp delivers a profit of over $1.3 billion, CEO Steve Johnston explains why insurance premiums are rising. Plus, analysis of today's hottest AS...
Business Now | 16 August
16 Aug 2024
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As Domain's profit lifts 28 per cent to $49 million, it's CEO Jason Pellegrino explains what's driving growth. Plus, the best homes going to auction, ...
Business Now | 15 August
15 Aug 2024
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Economist Paul Bloxham joins to discuss the latest unemployment numbers, profit results from big corporations suggest the economy is still strong. Plu...
Business Now | 14 August
14 Aug 2024
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Corporate cop ASIC takes stock market operator the ASX to court, Reserve Bank of New Zealand slashes cash rate to 5.25 per cent. Plus, AGL reports rec...
Business Now | 13 August
13 Aug 2024
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Wage price index remains steady at 4.1 per cent in June quarter, CSL shares have their worst day this year despite profit climbing by more than 20 per...
Business Now | 12 August
12 Aug 2024
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The profit reporting season gets into full swing this week, Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warns against forecasting the RBA's decision. Plus, the nat...
Business Now | 9 August
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
News Corp flags interest in Foxtel, AMP pivots away from financial advice, QBE releases half-year earnings result. Plus, this week’s auction preview...
Business Now | 8 August
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is set to lose over $9 million in bonuses, Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson on why reforms are needed to energise t...
Business Now | 7 August
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank faces the Senate's cost-of-living inquiry, Perpetual's Head of Investment Markets Research Matt Sherwood joins to discuss the global ...
Business Now | 6 August
06 Aug 2024
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The Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate on hold as Governor Michele Bullock hoses down any expectation of an interest rate cut anytime soon. Plus, market...
Business Now | 5 August
05 Aug 2024
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Around $100 billion wiped from Australia's share market as it slumps to its worst day in two years, recession fears haunt America as its unemployment ...
Business Now | 2 August
02 Aug 2024
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Former PWC leaders faced a public hearing today, statement of monetary policy out on Tuesday, RBA interest rate decision next week. Plus, MAG seven st...
Business Now | 1 August
01 Aug 2024
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Markets boom and the stock market hits a new all-time record as investors get excited about the prospect of lower interest rates, PriceWaterhouseCoope...
Business Now | 31 July
31 Jul 2024
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Commonwealth Bank's Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick joins to discuss the latest CPI figures, more than 600 jobs at risk as Rex Airlines goes into ...
Business Now | 30 July
30 Jul 2024
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Rex Airlines stops selling seats on key routes as it teeters on the brink of collapse, Fortescue shares plunge as a big shareholder bails out. Plus, M...
Business Now | 29 July
29 Jul 2024
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Markets hold their breath for the latest inflation figure due Wednesday, AFIC posts the full year profit report. Plus, the national clearance rate dro...
Business Now | 26 July
26 Jul 2024
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Mineral resources are surging in trade off the back of the release of its production guidance, oil prices are on track for three weeks of losses. Plus...
Business Now | 25 July
25 Jul 2024
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Bank of Canada cuts interest rates for two straight months, Deloitte says the RBA should not hike the cash rate as inflation is easing and the economy...
Business Now | 24 July
24 Jul 2024
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A warning about the security of jobs as more companies consider laying off staff, accounting and consulting firm Deloitte admits the PwC scandal and s...
Business Now | 23 July
23 Jul 2024
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Global stock markets hit record levels, charges laid against an alleged 'pump and dump' group following an investigation by ASIC. Plus, one of South K...
Business Now | 22 July
22 Jul 2024
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How the change to Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris could impact the course of economics and markets worldwide, interest rate rises become...
Business Now | 18 July
18 Jul 2024
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Australia's unemployment rate creeps ahead in June to 4.1 per cent, Fortescue announces plans to cut 700 jobs and abandon its 2030 green hydrogen prod...
Business Now | 17 July
17 Jul 2024
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The government is set to appoint an independent administrator to oversee the CFMEU, Ralph Lauren caught up in a trademark dispute in Indonesia. Plus, ...
Business Now | 16 July
16 Jul 2024
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Shares in former US president Donald Trump's media company surge sharply on the American stock market overnight. Plus, Australia's largest beef produc...
Business Now | 15 July
15 Jul 2024
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Australian shares soar to a record high as it breaches the 8000-point barrier for the first time. Plus, Qantas launches a new direct flight from Perth...
Business Now | 12 July
12 Jul 2024
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BHP halts nickel operations until 2027, cattle saleyard volumes up 36% in the past year, 1,843 auctions scheduled this weekend. Plus, former Rex chair...
Business Now | 11 July
11 Jul 2024
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Commbank HSI rose to 0.6% in June to 150.5, Australia's Woodside Energy inks deal to supply LNG to Taiwan. Plus, worrying signs emerge from new econom...
Business Now | 10 July
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NATO to focus on long-term Ukraine support, China hits back at cyber hacking claims, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand leaves holds cash rate at 5.5%. P...
Business Now | 9 July
09 Jul 2024
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The chief executive of the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing agency AUSTRAC joins the show, a leading economist discusses consumer...
Business Now | 8 July
08 Jul 2024
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France's far-left party leads exit polling, ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga joins to discuss what it means for the global markets. Plus, low iron...
Business Now | 5 July
05 Jul 2024
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The latest on Labour's landslide victory in the UK's general election, the ACCC releases it's Gas Inquiry report, calling for urgent action into the d...
Business Now | 4 July
04 Jul 2024
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Two state-owned Middle Eastern energy companies show interest in buying the Aussie oil and gas major Santos. Plus, Lotus Resources Managing Director K...
Business Now | 3 July
03 Jul 2024
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The number of houses approved for construction increased by 5.5 per cent in May, but it remains far from the government's target, retail sales soar mo...
Business Now | 2 July
02 Jul 2024
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The government is preparing its spending and budget for an early election, a key government target is to build 1.2 million new homes over the next fiv...
Business Now | 1 July
01 Jul 2024
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Economist Warren Hogan joins to discuss the raft of changes coming into effect this financial year and their impact on the inflation. Plus, Boeing is ...
Business Now | 28 June
28 Jun 2024
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BA Deputy Governor downplays CPI surge, Nine Entertainment to axe 200 jobs, Treasurer approves ANZ-Suncorp bank merger. Plus, senior economist Eleanor...
Business Now | 27 June
27 Jun 2024
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The stock market falls hard as the threat of an interest rate rise becomes real, rising shipping costs props up inflation. Plus, Qatar Airways seeks 2...
Business Now | 26 June
26 Jun 2024
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The chance of an interest rate rise in August increases after annual inflation to May came in hotter than expected at 4 per cent. Plus, AEMO CEO Danie...
Business Now | 25 June
25 Jun 2024
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Jun Bei Liu reacts to Commonwealth Bank shares hitting another all-time high, economist Warren Hogan on the possibility of another interest rate rise....
Business Now | 24 June
24 Jun 2024
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The government agrees to 11 recommendations on how to police supermarkets, Myer proposes a merger with its largest shareholder Premier Investments' ap...
Business Now | 21 June
21 Jun 2024
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Social media giant Meta has been accused of preparing to blackmail the Australian government. Plus, Guzman Y Gomez slump after a dream start on the st...
Business Now | 20 June
20 Jun 2024
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Shares in the fast food restaurant chain Guzman and Gomez fly on the ASX. Plus, Chamber of Commerce & Industries' David Alexander on the businesse...
Business Now | 19 June
19 Jun 2024
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The Coalition decides to fight the upcoming election on nuclear power, ABA Group CEO Adam Watson joins to discuss. Plus, Commonwealth Bank's rates str...
Business Now | 18 June
18 Jun 2024
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The Reserve Bank says it discussed raising the cash rate but holds steady at 4.35 per cent for now, HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joins to discuss...
Business Now | 17 June
17 Jun 2024
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Economist Warren Hogan explains why the Reserve Bank should raise the interest rate tomorrow, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on the new land tax hitting...
Business Now | 14 June
14 Jun 2024
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Tesla shareholders approve a monster pay package for its chief executive Elon Musk. Plus, the RBA is in a tricky position after Australia's unemployme...
Business Now | 13 June
13 Jun 2024
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The US Federal Reserve delays interest rate cuts, economist Warren Hogan explains what it means for Australia. Plus, ACCC Commissioner Stephen Ridgway...
Business Now | 12 June
12 Jun 2024
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Labor Senator Deborah O'Neil joins as the Senate Committee hands down its report into the scandal surrounding PwC. Plus, Apple shares soar seven per c...
Business Now | 11 June
11 Jun 2024
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More evidence our economy will slip in the coming months as business conditions deteriorated further in May. Plus, Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthc...
Business Now | 10 June
10 Jun 2024
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Following Peter Costello's resignation from Channel Nine, Megan Motto joins to discuss how long is too long for a company director. Plus, Binance co-f...
Business Now | 7 June
07 Jun 2024
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RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser conducted his first on camera interview today at the third annual Australia's Economic Outlook luncheon. Plus, centr...
Business Now | 6 June
06 Jun 2024
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Nvidia's market cap surges past $3 trillion overtaking Apple as the second most valuable company. Plus, India's surprising election outcome sends its ...
Business Now | 5 June
05 Jun 2024
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New GDP figures reveal our economy is growing at the slowest rate since COVID and the 1991 recession, economist Warren Hogan explains the situation. P...
Business Now | 4 June
04 Jun 2024
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In a dark omen, the national current account falls sharply into a deficit, Bank of America's Oliver Levingston explains the data. Plus, Rio Tinto reve...
Business Now | 3 June
03 Jun 2024
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The Fair Work Commission lifts the minimum wage by 3.75 per cent, DB Chief Economist Phil O'Donaghoe explains what it means for our economy. Plus, hom...
Business Now | 31 May
31 May 2024
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There could be big problems for the economy if wages rise more than 4 per cent when the Fair Work Commission announces its annual wage review on Monda...
Business Now | 30 May
30 May 2024
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BHP walks away from its $74 billion takeover attempt for Anglo American. Plus, how families cutting their discretionary spending is impacting the Aust...
Business Now | 29 May
29 May 2024
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Inflation shocks economists, coming in hotter than expected. Plus, the NSW Parliament tables it's report into the use of "vampiric" consulting firm, ...
Business Now | 28 May
28 May 2024
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The latest retail sales data reveals cost-of-living has finally caught up to household budgets. Plus, the Aussie dollar reaches its highest point agai...
Business Now 27 May
27 May 2024
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An exclusive TV interview with Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo, explaining the developers new direction as it bows to shareholder demands to end overseas ...
Business Now | 24 May
24 May 2024
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Global markets fall as investors grow increasingly concerned with inflation in America staying hot. Plus, property activity remains strong this week w...
Business Now | 23 May
23 May 2024
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Anglo American plays hard to get and rejects BHP's third takeover bid as the mining company chases more copper. Plus, NSW extends the life of Eraring ...
Business Now | 22 May
22 May 2024
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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor delivers his reply to the Federal Budget, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg joins to discuss. Plus, the lobby group represent...
Business Now | 21 May
21 May 2024
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Telstra announces plans to cut up to 2,800 jobs, telco analyst Paul Budde explains how it has fallen behind big tech companies. Plus, share markets ke...
Business Now | 20 May
20 May 2024
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ASIC sets its sights on the banking sector, claiming customers struggle to access financial hardship help. Plus, a sobering look at our economy as ret...
Business Now | 17 May
17 May 2024
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As the Dow briefly hits a record high, investment strategist David Cassidy explains why markets are starting to take off again. Plus, Peter Dutton's ...
Business Now | 16 May
16 May 2024
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The sharemarket enjoys its best day of the year as unemployment rises and inflation in the US cools. Plus, Graincorp's CEO explains why profit fell at...
Business Now | 15 May
15 May 2024
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As the Treasurer delivers back-to-back surpluses, economics professor Steven Hamilton says the government has failed on fighting inflation. Plus, sma...
Business Now | 14 May
14 May 2024
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Business community leaders outline what they hope to see in this year's budget. BCA's Bran Black, ACCI's Andrew McKellar, and AI Group's Innes Willox ...
Business Now | 13 May
13 May 2024
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The Treasury hints the war against inflation will end before next Christmas. Plus, small businesses call for more cost-of-living relief, and the gover...
Business Now | 10 May
10 May 2024
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The Federal Budget is a few days away and economists say tax cuts and spending will add to inflation. Plus, the government has announced a new gas pol...
Business Now | 9 May
09 May 2024
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The government commits to gas beyond 2050, reaction from business leader Andrew McKellar and analysis from Rystad Energy. Plus, WA announces another b...
Business Now | 8 May
08 May 2024
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Perpetual will be broken up as part of a $2.2 billion deal with KKR, leaving analysts scratching their heads and shareholders fuming. Plus, the boss o...
Business Now | 7 May
07 May 2024
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Full analysis of the RBA's latest cash rate decision with Reporter Fiona Willan and CommSec's Craig James. Plus, Political Reporter Simon Love speaks ...
Business Now | 6 May
06 May 2024
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends spending ahead of the federal budget, Westpac profit has slumped to 16 per cent due to increased mortgage competition, ...
Business Now | 3 May
03 May 2024
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KPMG's Chief Economist says the RBA is pulling the economy's handbrake but the government's foot is planted firmly on the accelerator. Plus, BHP's hun...
Business Now | 2 May
02 May 2024
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US Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell says no rate rises are on the way but cuts are not either, full analysis with economists Craig James and Paul Shear...
Business Now | 1 May
01 May 2024
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CEDA says the government should be enabling net zero projects, not just funding them. Plus, data breaches are on the rise as Qantas loses control of i...
Business Now | 30 April
30 Apr 2024
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As retail sales fell in March, Commonwealth Bank's Gareth Aird explains how this changes the outlook for interest rates. Plus, discount airline Bonz...
Business Now | 29 April
29 Apr 2024
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One of Australia's top economists, Warren Hogan, defends his forecast for three rate hikes this year. Plus, full analysis of BHP's takeover bid for An...
Business Now | 26 April
26 Apr 2024
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Anglo American rejects BHP's $60 billion takeover offer, saying it undervalues the company. Plus, the federal budget surplus is tipped to hit $20 bill...
Business Now | 25 April
25 Apr 2024
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A new lobby group for food manufacturers launches with the goal to help Aussie producers sell their products overseas, BHP lobs a takeover bid at mine...