Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Westfield has aims to be one of Australia's biggest apartment developers, the Baltha Group goes bust owing more than $3 billion. Plus, the government has positioned itself as the guardian of the superannuation system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kogan shares slump despite its sales and profit rising, the latest inflation numbers will determine the next move in interest rates. Plus, despite statements from government that home prices won't fall, weak auction clearances show the opposite.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s debt tops $1 trillion for the first time, Medibank accuses insurance comparison sites of driving up premiums. Plus, SCX.ai raises $40 million in its ASX debut, with CEO David Keane joining the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s $1 trillion debt looks even bigger when state debt is added, unemployment rises to 4.5 per cent as Victoria hits 5.1 per cent. Plus, Moderna shares surge after breakthrough cancer vaccine result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WiseTech shares plunge after an ACCC search warrant, Santos reports a 22 per cent profit fall. Plus, real wages go backwards for a third straight quarter, with the private sector hit hardest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CSL shares soar back to life as its profit and outlook exceed expectations, another big winner on the stock market is medical imaging growth stock Pro Medicus. Plus, Chief Executive Nick Hamilton joins the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JB Hi-Fi shares slump suffering their worst day in 15 years, the Reserve Bank investigates the impact of housing tax changes. Plus, Bluescope Steel profit doubles as it's US operation North Star soars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Melinda Cilento as a part-time member of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy board, the government grills KPMG over the company's ethical failures. Plus, new home loans fall 5.4 per cent in the June quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KPMG clears senior management ahead of a parliamentary inquiry into whistleblower claims, while major companies report results. Plus, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman calls for a regulatory overhaul to improve regional services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBA posts an $11 billion profit as mortgage applications fall 15 per cent, while Jim Chalmers rejects warnings of a housing slump. Plus, Suncorp CEO Steve Johnson joins the show after a strong profit result.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA holds rates but keeps the door open to a hike, two KPMG executives resign ahead of another parliamentary inquiry. Plus, it’s Census night as demographer Simon Kutscher joins the show to discuss what the data will reveal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac shares slump hard as mortgage applications have dropped 20 per cent since the changes to negative gearing and CGT, oil prices climb as Iran refuses a deal to re-open the Strait. Plus, the RBA makes an interest rate decision tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlassian surges after a stunning turnaround, the share market hits fresh record highs despite sluggish economic growth. Plus, signs of life emerge in parts of Australia’s slowing housing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The share market surges to another record high as ceasefire hopes lift miners and tech stocks, Beach Energy and REA Group report earnings. Plus, AMP celebrates its strongest turnaround since the Financial Services Royal Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices tumble as Middle East peace talks lift the Australian share market to a record high, Argo Investments reports its latest profit. Plus, the government amends its negative gearing changes to protect widows and orphans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.