Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Donald Trump has a message for world leaders at the World Economic Forum. Plus, La Trobe's CEO Chris Andrews the discusses investment opportunities created under Trump's presidency.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Investments Chairman Solomon Lew gives an inside view into the merger between Myer and Premier brands; Just Jeans, Portmans and Dotti. Plus, iron ore miners plunge on weaker prices and the Aussie dollar recovers against the USD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI development gets turbocharged with a massive $US500 billion investment in what Donald Trump calls the biggest infrastructure investment ever. Plus, share market analysis as Netflix posts record earnings, and Bitcoin hits an all-time high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump gets straight to work on reshaping the U.S. economy, analysis with stock picker Kenny Polcari and bond whisperer Stephen Miller. Plus, the former trade minister who signed the AUS-USA free trade deal on the threat of tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Editor Ross Greenwood returns for his first Business Now of the year, as markets prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration. Plus, analysts warn of looming energy shortages and the Coalition announces tax-free lunches for SME's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment rises to 4.0% putting rate cuts at the February RBA meeting in doubt, AMP's Diana Mousina explains why. Plus, an outlook of local and global share markets with State Street's Clive Maguchu and Commsec's Laura Besarati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KPMG reveals the key geopolitical themes that will dominate the markets this year and how Australian firms can cash in. Plus, bond yields surge putting economic plans at risk and Wendy's boss on the challenges of opening in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep dive into which stocks are catching the eyes of top ASX fund managers as trading ramps up. Plus, Joe Biden imposes strict export controls on AI chips, and consumer sentiment sours as rate cuts remain elusive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Now returns as share markets wobble on fears of rates staying higher for longer. Plus, economic analysis ahead of the next unemployment data drop, the latest on the LA wildfires and a bidding war erupts for Insignia Financial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BYD Shark 6 has won News Corp's car of the year, the first ute and Chinese brand to do so. Plus, Peter Dutton announces Coalition's nuclear costings, DigiCo makes its ASX debut.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chance of an interest rate cut in February lengthens after November's unemployment fell unexpectedly to 3.9 per cent, CommBank strategist Joe Capurso on why the Aussie dollar could challenge US60 cents, and the ACCC sues Spotless and Ventia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor goes on the attack, calling out the Treasurer for Labor's mismanagement of the economy. Plus, ASIC sues Rex Airlines for misleading and deceptive conduct and coffee prices surge 87 per cent in the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full analysis of the RBA's latest cash rate decision with NAB's Chief Economist Alan Oster, Canstar's Sally Tindall, CommSec's Laura Besarati and Business Reporter Ed Boyd. Deep dive into what the RBA is thinking and when rates will be cut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Reserve Bank begins it's cash rate decision meeting, economist Warren Hogan warns not to expect rate cuts any time soon. Plus, long-term unemployment hits harmful level and Woolies reveals the cost of it's warehouse workers strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Location sharing app Life360 is one of the top performing tech stocks this year, CEO Chris Hulls talks the ethics of surveillance. Plus, Oscar Oberg from Wilson Asset Management explains why the RBA may cut interest rates in February 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Deborah O'Neill goes through the Parliament's latest report on financial abuse and what business can do to help victims. Plus, Morningstar's warns against a hot upcoming IPO and Bitcoin passes the $100K barrier for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP data confirms our economy is crawling at its slowest pace since the early 1990s, economist Warren Hogan explains what has saved us from a recession. Plus, chaos on the South Korean stock exchange, and the damning report into Cbus Super. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the stock market rallies to a record high, stock picker Tony Brennan reveals where the market has more room to grow. Plus, the former CEO of Facebook Australia weighs in on the kids social media ban and Elon Musk chases a big pay day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese Government has spent $60 billion more than it has saved, economist Chris Richardson explains the budget data. Plus, Metcash's CEO Doug Jones responds to the Government's new mandatory supermarket code of conduct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia ranks as one of the world's least favourable markets for investment, Matt Wacher from Morningstar explains why. Plus, selling activity in the housing market expected to slow in December, and how Swimming Australia is using AI for training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists forecast GDP to barely increase, Commbank's Gareth Aird reveals the extent of the economic slowdown. Plus, Star shares plunge to all-time lows, heatwaves push the electricity grid to the edge, and the ACCC sues Webjet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists scratch their heads as the monthly inflation indicator gives mixed signals, Economist Warren Hogan decodes the data. Plus, Gerry Harvey's grim RBA warning, New Zealanders enjoy another rate cut and electricity prices skyrocket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a heatwave pushes the electricity grid to its limits, energy expert Matt Rennie explains what the market is doing to avoid blackouts. Plus, the private health insurance sector hits back at Healthscope, and Donald Trump launches new tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business community warns Australia could become the "unlucky country", BCA's Bran Black explains what needs to change to stop businesses leaving our shores. Plus, Victoria's economy falls behind and the property market wobbles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WiseTech shares plunge after its AGM today where its co-founder Richard White apologised to shareholders via a pre-recorded message. Plus, Jake Paul's business manager Nakisa Bidarian talks the business of boxing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.