Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Industry groups warn that recession is on the way if the wages are lifted 7%, AI Group's Innes Willox explains why. Plus, calls that superfunds aren't funding innovation and the construction industry falls behind in adopting new technology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the war against inflation over? As monthly inflation slows, Deutsche's Chief Economist reveals whether the RBA will pause rate hikes next week. Plus, ASIC launches an investigation into the ASX.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeover bids send United Malt and Liontown shares soaring, warnings that retail sales are dropping to recession levels. Plus, regulators reiterate that the local banking sector is safe.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The independent RBA review is due to the Treasurer this week, Independent Economist Warren Hogan reveals what changes are likely to be made. Plus, traders worry Deutsche Bank is the next bank to fall and Twitter's value plummets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses under pressure with rising costs, banking crisis creates buying opportunities and crypto fugitive Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the U.S. Fed lifts rates to 5%, fixed interest specialist Stephen Miller reveals how much further the RBA will have to lift rates. Brickworks' Lindsay Partridge on the firm posting a record half-year profit and Virgin Orbit suffers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Fed prepares to lift the funds target rate to 5%, Independent Economist Warren Hogan explains why the RBA will have to keep up. Plus, local banks keep a close eye on the situation overseas and one meme-stock rockets to the moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets calm as the banking contagion seems to be contained, Forager Funds' Steve Johnson reveals the risks Australian banks face. Plus, ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar on businesses becoming pessimistic and JP Morgan buys a bag of rocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contagion fears grow as UBS is forced to buy out Credit Suisse, stock market veteran Anton Tagliaferro explains why there's more chaos to come. Plus, government eyes to change gig worker laws and the auction clearance rates surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac forecasts RBA to pause in April, global banking sector under pressure, central banks shore up struggling lenders. Plus, Eleanor Creagh joins the show to discuss the condition of the rental market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bank of England in crisis talks on Credit Sussie, unemployment rate falls, Myer enjoys record first half sales, OpenAI launches ChatGPT successor GPT-4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electricity prices are set to surge up to 30%, Business NSW Executive Director David Harding explains the impact. Plus, RBC Chief Economist on markets pricing in no rate hikes and OpenAI launches a successor to ChatGPT.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former SVB Senior Executive Larry Lopez reveals what went wrong with the bank. Plus, NAB's Chief Economist on why business conditions are so strong despite consumer confidence plummeting and the King of Convenience Stores passes away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Silicon Valley Bank collapses, insolvency expert Jason Preston reveals whether more bankruptcies are on the horizon. Plus, traders bet on a rate pause in April, Aramco's record profits and auction clearance rates maintain momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie share market plunges to an 8-week low while French businesses seek local partnerships. Plus, fund manager Matt Kidman joins the show to wrap up the highs and lows of the reporting season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight for fully franked dividends begins, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor explains why the Government's changes will be detrimental. Plus, Kathmandu's CEO on sustainability and Adidas cuts its dividend for the first time in 30 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA's Phil Lowe hints at hitting the pause button on rates, Grattan Institute's CEO Danielle Wood explains why rates are our best weapon against inflation. Plus, Bain & Co's James Viles on private equity.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA lifts rates to the highest level since July 2012, full analysis from former RBA director Warwick McKibbin and Westpac's Matthew Hassan. Plus, breaking down the government's latest dividend tax changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows State governments are adding to inflation, Moody's John Manning explains why. Plus, the RBA is set to raise rates for the 10th straight time, clearance rates maintain momentum and Hong Kong offers free plane tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As retail sales stabilise, the CEO's of Harvey Norman and Kogan.com detail the future of the sector. PLUS, Woodside's CEO on profit surging 228% and industry heavyweights react to the government's changes to superannuation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government launches a review into Australia Post's loss-making letter business, Aus Post CEO Paul Graham reveals the futures of the business. Plus, pollies generous super scheme gets called out and the RBA looks into a digital dollar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP misses forecasts and stuns economists, Westpac's Chief Economist explains why. Plus, farmers oppose super reforms, BNPL sector faces heavier regulation and a surprising company tops the Tokyo Stock Exchange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government confirms it will limit tax concessions for super balances above $3M, SMSF CEO Peter Burgess joins the program. Plus, we take the pulse of the retail sector with the CEO's of Harvey Norman and Kogan.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appen's new CEO Armughan Ahmad explains the difficulties the AI innovator is facing as it reports a $239.1m loss. Plus, Woodside's CEO on the global energy crisis, cash rate forecast to hit 4.25% and clearance rates continue to climb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As reporting seasons slowly winds up, eToro's Josh Gilbert goes through the good and the bad. Plus, the Opposition label the government's super reforms as a dressed up death tax and the auction market heats up on the last weekend of summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.