Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Australians keep spending despite soaring fuel prices, Credit Corp posts a strong profit as earnings season begins. Plus, insurers urge the New South Wales Government to scrap its emergency services levy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home prices around the country keep falling, the government is facing calls to rethink its new taxes on discretionary trusts, Plus, the US Government took the unusual step of buying Japanese Yen over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft and Amazon lift global markets, helping drive the Australian sharemarket higher, home prices are expected to weaken when new data is released on Monday. Plus, this weekend’s auction results will provide the latest read on buyer confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global rate expectations shift as the US holds steady while Australia looks set to keep rates on hold, NAB says home loan applications have slumped since the Budget. Plus, the US backs a radical new passenger aircraft with a $3 billion investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lower than expected inflation eases pressure on the Reserve Bank, ASIC warns 1.8 million mortgage holders to check their offset accounts. Plus, Rio Tinto reports a $6.8 billion half-year profit as copper takes centre stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns inflation remains a concern ahead of new inflation figures. Plus, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils plans for Australia’s first new oil refinery in more than 60 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinta Allan is on shaky ground with her Labor colleagues, there is a change in the outlook for the global economies. Plus, one of Australia’s largest and oldest investment companies sharply under-performed in the past financial year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US imposes a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia over forced labour claims, oil prices surge as Red Sea attacks rattle markets. Plus, Qantas’ ultra-long-range Airbus completes a 19-hour test flight to Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor opens its national conference by taking aim at the Coalition rather than unveiling major new policies, the government moves to establish a Fair Work Court welcomed by unions. Plus, unemployment holds steady at 4.4 per cent in June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The property industry blames the government’s negative gearing changes for falling home prices, China’s new AI challenger Moonshot unveils its low-cost Kimi K3 model. Plus, the Reserve Bank tests Australians on their economic knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says interest rates will stay higher for longer, Houthi rebels who support Iran want to blockade the Red Sea. Plus, the latest unemployment figures are out tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government faces a big hole in its budget as revenues from mining and resource companies take a big dive. Plus, Christopher Nolan's new movie The Odyssey becomes the highest grossing R-rated film in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra executives face a bruising Senate inquiry over last week’s major outage, Netflix shares fall after disappointing investors. Plus, is another interest rate rise on the cards?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP workers strike at Port Hedland in one of the Pilbara’s biggest work stoppages this century, ASX listings hit a four-year high. Plus, young Australians are taking bigger investment risks despite looming tax changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese unveils new AI rules covering data centres and copyright, Donald Trump drops plans for a 20 per cent Strait of Hormuz shipping toll. Plus, a new report reveals Australia’s highest-paid CEOs are all based in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump proposes a 20 per cent toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, business confidence rises for a third straight month despite weak sentiment. Plus, Genesis Minerals and Vault plan a $12.6 billion gold merger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices jump after the US and Iran exchanged fresh missile strikes over the weekend, Auction clearance rates remain below 50 per cent for a tenth straight week. Plus, South Korean computer chip giant SK Hynix lifts almost 13 per cent on debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra’s CEO apologises and accepts responsibility for the nationwide outage as the telco faces millions in fines, South Korean chip giant SK Hynix prepares for its US market debut. Plus, Victory Metals discusses the outlook for rare earths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices head back towards $US80 a barrel as the US-Iranian ceasefire breaks down, Telstra's CEO Vicky Brady has cut her vacation short. Plus, rent prices may not be rising as fast as many reports suggest they are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra faces growing scrutiny after its major outage, new building data deals another blow to the government’s housing targets. Plus, New Zealand’s central bank resumes rate hikes with a 25 basis point increase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foxtel and Nine strike a $5.3 billion deal to keep the NRL on screens, Deloitte warns Australia faces its weakest economic growth since the early 1990s recession. Plus, WiseTech founder Richard White steps down as executive chairman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than half of all homes up for auction over the weekend actually sold. Plus, a $12.6 billion takeover lands today for the gold miner Vault Minerals and if successful would bring three gold mines at Leonora in Western Australia under one roof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX rallies after weaker US jobs data eases rate fears, Saudi oil exports rebound to near pre-war levels as crude prices slide. Plus, fund manager Andrew Dale joins the show to discuss the economy, markets and the banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global tech stocks remain under pressure as investor Michael Burry warns it’s the beginning of the end, the government’s insolvency chief says wealthy Australians are gaming the system. Plus, super funds begin reporting annual returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government rejects blame as home values fall across every state, Coles shares slide after confirming talks to buy Greencross in a $4 billion deal. Plus, the big accounting firms face an ASIC shake-up following a string of scandals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final day of the financial year and the last chance to act before new tax rules take effect, TPG Asia Pacific boss faces court over an alleged drink-driving crash. Plus, the RBA says the economy remains constrained as rate rise fears ease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auction clearance rates are below 50 per cent for the eighth straight week, the property market is weakening due to new tax policies announced on budget night. Plus, the world's largest cryptocurrency bitcoin has fallen below $US60,000.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI sell-off continues as the Nasdaq extends its losses, KPMG’s Chief Economist Brendan Rynne weighs in on rates after this week’s inflation and jobs data. Plus, Property Friday showcases the week’s standout homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor's tax changes passes through parliament, the CEO of La Trobe Financial Chris Andrews says Australia can avoid a recession. Plus, the world's first carbon refinery opens on Kooragang Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headline inflation falls to 4 per cent in May, computer chip stocks got smashed overnight by investors in the US. Plus, Peter Burgess, the CEO of the Self Managed Super Fund Association joins the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens will help pass Labor's controversial tax changes through the Senate, the executive clean-out at accounting firm KPMG continues. Plus, the New South Wales and Queensland state budgets announced today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home auction clearance rates collapsed over the weekend in a direct reflection of the government's policies to change capital gains tax and negative gearing rules. Plus, time is up for Australia's giant accounting firms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major inquiry into the KPMG audit scandal gets underway in Canberra, the final report into Labor’s proposed tax changes is released. Plus, attention turns to key inflation and unemployment data after the RBA left rates on hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government announces significant unplanned changes to its CGT plan, the peace deal between the US and Iran eased oil prices and pushed up the US dollar. Plus, Australia's population grew by 412,500 to 27.87 million people in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orica’s CEO says businesses have faced constant crises since COVID, the Vinnies CEO Sleepout marks its 20th year raising awareness of homelessness. Plus, SpaceX shares surge after listing, making it one of the world’s most valuable companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA leaves rates on hold after three consecutive hikes, attention now turns to this week’s US Federal Reserve meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh. Plus, Labor’s tax inquiry wraps up as calls grow to simplify the tax system and cut red tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after a deal was struck with Iran to end the war, SpaceX IPO launched with more than 30,000 Aussies applying for shares. Plus, Jeremy Zook joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on for the SpaceX IPO, the biggest capital raising in history, Aussie investors shift money into ETFs amid Labor’s tax changes. Plus, the FIFA World Cup kicks off with more teams, bigger crowds and record prize money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown is on to the SpaceX IPO as investor demand surges, oil prices rise after the US and Iran trade strikes in the Middle East. Plus, Australia’s biotech and medtech sectors warn Labor’s tax changes will hurt innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate scrutiny of Labor’s tax changes begins next week, concerns grow over the power and water demands of Australia’s booming data centre sector. Plus, drone maker Boresight soars on its stock market debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer confidence sinks to a 50-year low, Australia’s beef sector stands to benefit from falling global production. Plus, polling shows many business leaders left Australia’s Economic Outlook event less confident about the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets across the Asia Pacific region plunged today, a new report finds that Australians need a minimum of $400,000 in superannuation to fund a comfortable retirement for just one decade. Plus, Brisbane has the worst clearance rate in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.