Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Our stockmarket hits a six week low, corporate regulator ASIC says our market technology has fallen behind. Plus, Suncorp CEO says more Australians are vulnerable to weather events as towns are being built in the wrong places.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien's party in turmoil, giving government and the treasurer free reign when serious economic storm clouds arise. Plus, HSBC's chief economist Paul Bloxham joins hosts to discuss the next move in rates.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac's operating profit in the past year fell to less than $7 billion, the Reserve Bank meets tomorrow, any hope of a rate cut is well off the table. Plus, the latest home price data for October shows values are again rising fast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family-owned beer producer Coopers has reported an increase in sales during the financial year to about 309 million dollars. Plus, the Liberal Party debates whether to abandon its commitment to net zero by 2050. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian interest rates seem set to stay on hold while American rates were cut overnight, Coles' sales are growing almost twice as fast as Woolworths. Plus, hundreds of workers and contractors have been stood down at the Tahmoor coal mine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The increase in inflation is higher than the Reserve Bank forecast, Woolworths sales come in higher than expected. Plus, the Chair of Tesla says there's no other Elon Musk as she urges shareholders to agree to his pay-deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisetech shares are smashed after ASIC and the AFP raid its headquarters while seeking documents related to sharetrading by its fonder and other employees. Plus, the Tomago aluminium refinery could become unviable in just over two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACCC takes on tech giant Microsoft over claims it misled millions of customers, major shake-ups hit Aussie companies PolyNovo and Nuix. Plus, all eyes are on inflation data ahead of next week’s crucial RBA rates call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian critical minerals and rare earths companies have been surging on the share market after Donald Trump signed a framework agreement with Anthony Albanese. Plus, gold stocks have been some of the top performers this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold and Bitcoin tumble but oil surges as US sanctions hit Russia’s biggest producers, work from home bombshell as a Westpac employee wins the right to stay remote. Plus, Wall Street rocked as Tesla and Netflix disappoint investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest oil and gas producer Woodside reportedly had an increase in quarterly production to about 51 million barrels of oil equivalent. Plus, the price of gold slumped 6 percent overnight, which was its largest fall in 12 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signs a $8.5 billion agreement with US President Donald Trump to provide rare earths and critical minerals. Plus, the biggest mining conference in Australia's history started today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albanese touches down in the US pitching access to Australia's naval base in WA, China's economy slows to its weakest place in a year. Plus, a major American airline eyes a takeover of troubled regional carrier Rex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market dips from record highs as gold prices soar, economists tip an RBA rate cut next month after unemployment rises. Plus, fund manager William Liu joins the show to discuss trade, the US economy and investment strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's unemployment rate jumps to its highest level in almost four years, oil and gas major Santos cuts its production guidance. Plus, Australian banking stocks are found to be some of the most expensive in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn will remain at Australia's largest company until at least 2028, Australia has fallen short of its housing construction target. Plus, consumer prices fall more than expected in China during September.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumer confidence plunges amid growing concerns the RBA will not cut interest rates again until next year. Plus, Jim Chalmers consulted with former prime minister Paul Keating prior to the announcement of changes to the superannuation tax policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers caves on super tax reforms ditching unrealised gains and lifting the $3 million threshold, ANZ’s new boss unveils a cost-cutting and lending push. Plus, Asian markets tumble as Trump slaps new tariffs on China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock says the private sector is starting to take over as the main driver of Australia's economic growth. Plus, gold and oil prices plunge after the Gaza peace plan created more stability in the Middle East for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM steps into Labor’s controversial super tax on unrealised gains, gold, silver and platinum surge as investors flee the US dollar. Plus, Warren Hogan reveals the RBA would be bankrupt if it were a private company after its Covid bond splurge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government hands $600 million to Glencore to keep Mount Isa copper smelter open and save 600 jobs, BlueScope chief warns Australia’s competitiveness is slipping. Plus, New Zealand cuts interest rates to try boost its economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government to announce funding deal delaying Mount Isa copper mine closure by four years, ASIC gives CBOE the green light to rival the ASX. Plus, almost a quarter of a million Australian homes face severe future flood risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broncos shares soar after Grand Final glory, Aussie start-up Heidi Health races past Canva’s early growth. Plus, home buyers charge ahead undeterred despite fading hopes of rate cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices have fallen and are expected to fall even further, the Australian dollar had its best week in months as Americans are expected to see more rate cuts. Plus, house prices in most capital cities hit new record highs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tax Office reveals who’s paying corporate tax and who’s dodging it, a Southern Cross Austereo and Seven West merger riles shareholders. Plus, the Beetaloo Basin edges closer to gas production after a major NT deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.