Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Global oil prices fell today leading to our stock market's best day in almost a year, Singapore Airlines started selling tickets today for the new Western Sydney International Airport. Plus, fuel prices threaten to soar for longer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's European free trade deal promises cheaper electric cars and opportunities for horticultural growers. Plus, oil prices plunged 14 per cent after Donald Trump gives Iran 5 days of negotiating time before bombing key infrastructure resumes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel shortages and higher prices might only get worse from here, Kyle Sandilands launches his lawsuit against former employer ARN Media. Plus, Australia is expected to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent crude oil prices drop back from their highest level since July 2022, money markets expect Australia's cash rate to lift to 4.85% by the end of this year. Plus, investors focus more on the Middle East than the rout of global software stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's biggest gas export facility in Qatar is hit by Iranian missiles, Treasurer Jim Chalmers lays out his major budget preview. Plus, the Energy Regulator announces its latest price rises for uncontracted electricity users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treasurer hoses down talk of a recession, BHP and Woodside both announce new CEOs. Plus, the government charged the ACCC to investigate fuel price gouging but the ACCC Deputy claims it is not actually illegal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank raises interest rates by a quarter of one percent, but the big shock is that Governor Michele Bullock will not rule out a future recession for Australia. Plus, HSBC Australia Chief Economist Paul Bloxham joins Ross Greenwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets say interest rates will rise tomorrow and two more times this year, the Victorian government settles out of court with businesses affected by its COVID-19 lockdowns. Plus, the cause of the inflation is fuel prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UN diplomat Merriden Varrall discusses the Iran war and the geopolitical implications, market pricing for a rate rise next week surges to roughly 82 per cent. Plus, the latest GST carve up has WA, Queensland and Victoria as the big winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil surges above $US100 a barrel as Iran targets tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Atlassian slashes 1,600 jobs amid the AI shake-up. Plus, Australian super funds showcase their financial strength in the US, urging infrastructure sell-offs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money markets and economists expect the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates on Tuesday, hundreds of homes and businesses inundated by floodwaters in Bundaberg. Plus, the National Reconstruction Fund invests $200 million in Macquarie Technology Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets rebound and oil falls below $US90 a barrel after Trump says the Iran war could end soon, rising petrol prices send consumer and business confidence plunging. Plus, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz weighs in on the AI arms race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About $90 billion was wiped off Australia's share market today, Brent Crude has soared above $US114 a barrel. Plus, the oil price shock is stoking fears of inflation and higher interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets plunge off the back of concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, China takes its growth target down to 4.5-5 per cent, marking the least ambitious target in 35 years. Plus, a look into the auctions market for the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Bekier and Paula Martin, have been found by a Federal Court Judge to have contravened the Corporations Act, the inflation shock from rising energy prices stemming from the war in Iran. Plus, Ross Greenwood sits down with Gerry Harvey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market plunges to its lowest level in two weeks, Australia's economy grew faster than expected in the December quarter. Plus, we'll play you Ross Greenwood's interview with the CEO of Australia's largest supermarket chain Woolworths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard are threatening to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Aussie businesses are scrambling to understand what the impact of the Iran conflict will have on them. Plus, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson speaks to Ross Greenwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices have surged after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted the Middle East. Plus, energy producers, gold companies and defence stocks took off on the market today in response to the military escalation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Computer chip maker Nvidia shares take off after earnings doubled in the past quarter and the company lays out massive growth for the future. Plus, Qantas shares tank despite an upbeat half-year profit report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pencil in May 5 in your diary because that's the day markets now say the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates. Plus, Woolworths shares shot the lights out to their highest in almost 18 months after profit and sales growth beat forecasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech shares slump as IBM has its worst day in 25 years, former treasurer Peter Costello lets rip at the federal government. Plus, the Retail Council says consumers and retailers will pay an extra $9 billion because of inconsistent state regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share prices fall hard after Donald Trump's tariff defeat, the impact of the US Supreme Court rejection of Trump's tariffs. Plus, this Wednesday's inflation figure is the last clue before the Reserve Bank makes its next interest rate decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder of the Tex Mex fast food chain Guzman y Gomez and CEO of Inghams joins the show. Plus, oil prices surge to their highest level since August, as geopolitical tensions escalate between the US and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A strong labor market immediately puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to continue raising interest rates this year. Plus, competition watchdog, ACCC is in the fourth day of its legal clash with supermarket giant Coles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers slams former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe, the Stokes family-controlled SGH group drops a second takeover bid on Bluescope Steel. Plus, we speak with ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.