Business Now with Ross Greenwood

The ASX soars as investors bet the RBA won't lift rates anytime soon, economist Warren Hogan explains the RBA's predicament. Plus, Origin shareholders reject the latest takeover offer and the supermarket duopoly face a senate inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are angry at the BOM for their El Nino forecast which caused livestock prices to crash, Rabobank's Ben Picton explains the details. Plus, property prices climb to record highs and the Cesi Qingdao is towed out of Gladstone port. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Authorities are scrambling to fix the Cesi Qingdao, the LNG tanker which is blocking the only gas terminal at Gladstone, JP Morgan's Kerry Craig on long-term forecasts. Plus, Elon Musk blows up at Disney and other boycotting advertisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war on inflation finally starts to show positive results and business groups ramp up the battle against industrial relations changes. Plus, 2013 Masters Champion Adam Scott on the financial state of the golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail sales slowdown but the data doesn't include Black Friday sales, full analysis with Colliers National Director Michael Bate and BOFA Economist Micaela Fuchila. Plus, a familiar face turns up at the Hong Kong central bank event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Cyber Monday wraps up a massive weekend of sales, Shopify Australia's Director reveals retail sales are up 22% compared to last year. Plus, The RBA appoints a new Deputy Governor and clearance rates wobble as interest rates catch up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Black Friday sales begins, Amazon Australia's Country Manager Janet Menzies expects the event to smash all the records. Plus, Norco's CEO Michael Hampson on rebuilding the ice cream factory after last year's devastating floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brookfield lobs a new takeover bid at Origin as voting on the previous offer is cancelled, Shareholders Association CEO Rachel Waterhouse reveals what shareholders want to see in the new deal. Plus, the OpenAI saga continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government compromises and adds an amendment to its industrial relations bill, AIG's Innes Willox reveals struggling businesses are calling out for more help. Plus, Crypto exchange Binance admits terrorists used its services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brickworks reveals it's timing its factory refurbishments with the slowing demand of bricks, Managing Director Lindsay Partridge explains. Plus, OpenAI investors threaten to sue the board as the company is on the edge of imploding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns after the mass outage two weeks ago, full analysis with telco expert Paul Budde. Plus, NAB's CEO heads to the bush to speak with rural customers and the Forrest's buy iconic hat brand Akubra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optus CEO fronts a parliamentary inquiry after millions of customers faced an outage last week, Australia’s top business leaders were honoured by the CEO Magazine’s gala event in Sydney. Plus, Angus Moore joins the show to discuss this week’s auction and property data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government reveals road and rail projects to be axed, unemployment rises, wages growth at highest level in 26 years. Plus, senior economist Matthew Hassan joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia records its fastest wage growth ever in the September quarter. The Australian market surges to a four-week high. Plus, Life360 CEO Chris Hulls joins the show to discuss the company's massive revenue growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank says its margins are under pressure due to fierce competition. Business confidence drops in October despite conditions remaining strong. Plus, a Patek Philippe watch set to sell for a record price at auction in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ports operator 'DP World' resumes services following cyber-attack. High interest rates help ANZ post a record cash profit of $7.4 billion. Plus, auction clearance rates remain strong despite large amounts of stock available to purchase. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The woodside boss is frustrated the federal government is not embracing new gas prospects the way other countries are. Australia faces a construction challenge of building 1.2 million homes in the next five years, amid an engineer shortage. Plus, Optus outage affects 10 million customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybercrime is expected to cost $17 trillion by 2025, Arkose Labs CEO Kevin Gosschalk explains what the threats are. Plus, RBA analysis with Deutsche Banks Phil O'Donaghoe and rental vacancy rates plummet to record lows.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orica's CEO Sanjeev Ghandi reveals how the explosives manufacturer grew its profit to $295.7M. Plus, Star shareholders vent their anger at the AGM, ATO rakes in record corporate tax and Tritium announces it will close its Brisbane factory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Optus' reputation in the mud after a nation-wide outage leaves customers stranded? Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine joins the show to give her analysis. Plus, Senator Deborah O'Neill on PWC's ongoing woes as it lays off 338 workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA raises interest rates in its fight against inflation, and full analysis with HSBC's Paul Bloxham and Westpac's Jarek Kowcza. Plus, Compare the Market's Stephen Zeller reveals the impact of the rate hike on mortgage holders.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GP's face retrospective payroll taxes that could force many medical centres to shut their doors. Economists tip the RBA to lift the cash rate. Plus, Westpac profit surges to $7.2B and auction clearance rates slip ahead of Melbourne Cup Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas feels the wrath of shareholders as it's remuneration report is voted down, Shareholders Association CEO Rachel Waterhouse goes through the details. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud and Macquarie Group's profit falls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive interview with Bran Black, the new CEO of the Business Council as businesses ramp up the fight against new IR changes. Plus, Colliers' Retail expert reveals population growth will cause a massive retail floorspace shortfall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Woolies CEO Roger Corbett reveals where he believes the Endeavour Group went wrong after calling for the chairman to step down. Origin shareholders believe the company is being sold for too cheap. Plus, home prices hit new peaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.