Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Banks are caught out charging deceased customer fees, the banking watchdog reveals what the punishments may be. Plus, Tamboran CEO Joel Riddle on gas drilling in the NT and a review of the best and worst performing stocks on the ASX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA warns rates will have to go higher unless productivity improves, Economist Steven Hamilton explains some of the solutions. Plus, the PM on businesses innovating through technology and Blackstone's Jon Gray reveals his economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP figures reveal Australia's productivity is plummeting, CEDA's CEO Melinda Cilento reveals how to reverse the trend. Plus, Deloitte's David Rumbens on the retail recession, Pizza Hut gets bought out and Gamestop shares tumbles 15%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP grows at the slowest rate since the 2012 Delta Lockdowns, RBC Capital's Chief Economist Su-Lin Ong reveals if Australia will fall into a recession. Plus, PGA and Liv announce a shock merger and the US carjacking epidemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate hike shock as 21 out of 32 analysts polled by Reuters didn't see Tuesday's rate hike coming. St. George Bank's Besa Deda reveals how high rates will go. Plus, BCA's President Tim Reed on the Same Job Same Pay legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonza CEO Tim Jordan blasts slot hoarding for locking his airline out of Sydney Airport as the ACCC confirms the Qantas-Virgin duopoly is driving airfares upwards. Plus, the RBA meeting looms and the "Saudi lollipop". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages for Australia's lowest paid workers get a 5.75% boost, AMP's Diana Mousina reveals what effect that will have on the economy. Plus, sacked Bubs CEO speaks out, property price rebound continues and Biden averts a debt ceiling crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP admits it underpaid its workers by $430 million, AI Group's Innes Willox explains why the awards system failed. Plus, the CEO of the world's largest explosives manufacturer and a tungsten mine gets restarted on an isolated island.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monthly inflation indicator soars to 6.8%, Judo Bank's Warren Hogan goes through the data. Plus, free trade deal with the UK begins today, pressure builds on PwC and Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes goes to prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PWC Senate inquisition continues, Greens Senator David Shoebridge reveals the firm has $200m worth of contracts with the Defence department. Plus, consumer confidence falls to 1990 levels and Crown Casino settles with Austrac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PwC chairperson Tracey Kennair steps down while nine senior partners are sent on leave, national clearance rate hovers at 67.9%, Eleanor Creagh joins to analyse the data. Plus, US lawmakers strike debt ceiling agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism boosts the luxury accommodation market, Colliers Head of Hotels Karen Wales reveals Australian hotel sales have already sold 1 billion dollars this year. Plus, Biden inches closer to a debt deal and auction activity heats up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Greenwood covers the massive blaze which engulfed a 110-year-old heritage building in Sydney's CBD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PwC faces more pain as the Senate prepares to question it, Senator Deborah O'Neill reveals what she hopes the Inquiry will achieve. Plus, RBNZ hikes rates to 2.5% and an exclusive look at Ross Greenwood's new documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Victorian budget hits businesses with big levies to pay for a growing pandemic debt, industry unites to oppose industrial relation changes. Warnings that US rates will keep climbing. Plus, Adani is cleared of stock manipulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government tells the buy now pay later sector times up on self-regulation, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones explains the new laws. Plus, UBS says grocery prices are higher now than in December and auction clearance rates surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America edges closer to defaulting on trillions of dollars in debt, economist Clifford Bennett explains what would happen if the U.S. defaults. Plus, Qantas expands capacity, auction market ramps up into winter and more trouble for PWC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New unemployment data beats expectations and surprises economists, RBC Capital's Su-Lin Ong goes through the numbers. Plus, Deel's Global CEO on hiring during a skills shortage and NZ's budget is flush with cash despite a looming recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages growth is at the highest point since 2012, Oxford Economics' Sean Langcake reveals what it means for the economy. Plus, the US debt ceiling crisis is starting to weigh on traders minds and former SVB CEO cops a grilling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer confidence plummets to three-year lows, Westpac's Matthew Hassan reveals the state of our economy. Plus, demographer Mark McCrindle on new immigration figures and South Korea eyes Aussie green hydrogen as its ticket to net zero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages and employment data in focus this week, AI Group's Innes Willox explains why he's worried about plans to criminalise wages underpayment. Plus, more rate rises are on the horizon after the budget.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX200 ends a busy budget week in the green, fund manager Steve Johnson rates stock performance here and abroad. Plus, property market conditions improve, Government backs build to rent and Musk reveals a new Twitter CEO is inbound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation in America only slightly slows down, more executives resign from PwC after its tax leak scandal, what does the budget hold for small businesses. Plus, Google plays catch up as it launches its newest A.I. tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer defends budget restraint, BUBS Australia fires CEO Kristy Carr after boardroom stoush. Plus, Anthony Walker explains how budget handouts could add to inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to the budget has begun. BCA's Jennifer Westacott, ACCI's Andrew McKellar and AIG's Innes Willox reveal what they want to see from the Treasurer. Plus, PwC's CEO steps down and words of wisdom from the Oracle of Omaha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.