Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Global markets fall as investors grow increasingly concerned with inflation in America staying hot. Plus, property activity remains strong this week with 2,600 homes under the hammer, and US regulators approve the use of ETFs to buy Ethereum.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 coal-fired power station, and Nvidia stuns the market with its mind blowing result.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor delivers his reply to the Federal Budget, Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg joins to discuss. Plus, the lobby group representing Australian farmers says the PM is leading an anti-farming government.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 keep hitting record highs, and consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC sets its sights on the banking sector, claiming customers struggle to access financial hardship help. Plus, a sobering look at our economy as retail spending falls, auction clearance rates slow, and Star entertains takeover offers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 plan to fix the housing crisis, AUSTRAC snares another casino and this week's top property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the wheat and oil processor, and Anglo American proposes a radical transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Treasurer delivers back-to-back surpluses, economics professor Steven Hamilton says the government has failed on fighting inflation. Plus, small businesses call out for more cost-of-living support, and AACO profit falls 25 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 join the program. Plus, Gamestop shares surge over 100 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasury hints the war against inflation will end before next Christmas. Plus, small businesses call for more cost-of-living relief, and the government's surprise $11.3 billion housing announcement.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 policy, property sales this week are up 43% from the same week last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government commits to gas beyond 2050, reaction from business leader Andrew McKellar and analysis from Rystad Energy. Plus, WA announces another budget surplus, retail sector shares bleed as spending falls and bye bye Bonza! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of Australia's largest independent grocery chain reacts to the Senate's supermarket prices report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas and the Senate calls to outlaw price gouging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends spending ahead of the federal budget, Westpac profit has slumped to 16 per cent due to increased mortgage competition, property activity strong ahead of RBA decision. Plus, Qantas has struck a $120 million settlement with the ACCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 hunt for more copper, home prices hit new highs and Macquarie Bank's profit falls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sheard. Plus, activist investor Geoff Wilson reveals his concerns with dividend tax changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 its app, the Japanese yen continues to struggle, and Australia's first $200 million home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As retail sales fell in March, Commonwealth Bank's Gareth Aird explains how this changes the outlook for interest rates.  Plus, discount airline Bonza collapses into administration, and the government invests a billion dollars in quantum computing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Anglo American, The Star sacks its chairman, and auction clearance rates continue to rise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anglo American rejects BHP's $60 billion takeover offer, saying it undervalues the company. Plus, the federal budget surplus is tipped to hit $20 billion, renters squeezed by an extra $50 per week, and Microsoft and Alphabet report earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 miner Anglo American. Plus, Adobe adds new AI technology to Photoshop, and Meta shares bomb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside Energy's annual general meeting descends into disarray as protestors start singing and dancing, inflation comes in hotter than expected, Tesla shares surge despite reporting a fall in revenue. Plus, Star's ex-CEO faces the inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside Chairman Richard Goyder faces calls to step down as superfunds reveal they'll vote against his re-election tomorrow. Plus, Deloitte's quarterly economic analysis, gold falls as tensions ease and Crown Casino scores a big win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ's Head of Australian Economics explains the latest unemployment data and what it means for interest rates. Plus, Swyftx explains the upcoming Bitcoin halving, EV charger maker Tritium collapses and this week's hottest auctions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.