Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Monthly inflation jumps 2.8 per cent in July, profit reporting season in full swing with Flight Centre, Domino's Pizza and WiseTech results out today. Plus, Woolworths shares tumble after its profit plunges 17 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Post suspends postage to the US as new tariffs are about to start. Plus, profit continues to roll in with Coles, SPC and Fortescue reporting their FY25 results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stock market hits another record high after Jerome Powell hints US rates will fall, the prime minister cools talk of major reform after last week’s roundtable. Plus, Endeavour Group profit drops 17 per cent to $426 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic reform roundtable wraps up, ASX 200 cracks 9,000 points for the first time, defence stocks rocket on geopolitical tensions. Plus, Inghams shares tumble on profit results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 cracks 9,000 for the first time, profit results keep rolling in with warehouse logistics company Brambles reporting strong earnings. Plus, soaring energy costs threaten Australia's competitiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Matt Canavan discusses the government's economic and productivity roundtable, cheaper energy prices are key to a more productive economy. Plus, some massive share price moves again as companies release their profits and losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CSL to slash 3,000 jobs in major restructure, the government’s economic roundtable kicks off in Canberra. Plus, Challenger posts a nine per cent profit jump to $456 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas is fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers during COVID, the stock market defies expectations and reaches a new intraday record high. Plus, BlueScope CEO Mark Vassella talks profit results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian stock market surges to a new record high due to a rally on Wall Street and the RBA cutting interest rates on Tuesday. Plus, the Trump administration is reportedly interested in buying a stake in the American computer chip giant Intel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Profit reporting season continues with Telstra, Origin Energy and Pro Medicus results out today, Suncorp CEO talks profit results and insurance. Plus, the ASX hits a new record high.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Profit reporting season is in full swing with the Commonwealth Bank, AGL Energy and IAG reporting results today. Plus, business groups push back on the ACTU's four-day work week proposal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA cuts interest rates by 0.25 per cent but downgrades its forecasts for economic growth and productivity. Plus, The Star sells its stake in Brisbane’s $3.6 billion Queens Wharf project to Hong Kong co-owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electric vehicle drivers will pay a new road-user charge, the markets predict a 100 per cent chance that the RBA will cut rates tomorrow. Plus, Car Group and JB Hi-Fi report their full-year results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 sets a new record this week. The CEO of the Property Council outlines reforms that need to get the property sector back on track. Plus, Trump's 39 per cent tariff on Switzerland has blindsided watchmakers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls grow to break up the ASX monopoly in Australia, AMP releases its interim profit results. Plus, ACOSS submits recommendations to the upcoming economic roundtable.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers responds to criticism against the upcoming economic roundtable, the Department of Finance wants to lift the ban on PwC doing government work. Plus, REA Group CEO talks FY25 profit results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nyrstar Port Pirie and Hobart smelters secures a $130 million rescue package, a new report highlights land use tensions between competing interests in Australia. Plus, Credit Corp CEO talks FY25 profit results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluescope and global steelmakers line-up to buy Whyalla Steelworks, Endeavour Group's acting CEO steps down. Plus, Argo Investments reports its FY25 results today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump holds Australia's tariffs at 10%. Plus, Capstone Copper kicks off profit reporting season, property prices reach a new record high in July.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed holds interest rates steady despite pressure from Donald Trump, retail sales surge 1.2 per cent in June. Plus, Trump's 50 per cent copper tariff sparks a price plunge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation keeps falling and markets tip a rate cut at the next RBA meeting, shares in Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk plunge 30 percent overnight. Plus, Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket launch ends in failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US market has remained resilient in the face of trade turmoil and inflation, the Australian dollar rallies trade deal hopes. Plus, Woodside takes over the Bass Strait oil and gas operations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ABS is changing the way it calculates inflation. Plus, profit reporting season kicks off, the US & EU reach a trade deal, WiseTech appoints a new CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clash over renovation costs. Plus, AFSA will scrutinise personal insolvencies as part of their new focus areas, Tesla shares tumble after their Q2 profit falls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia lifts the ban on US beef imports, shareholders are riled up over Macquarie Group's executive salaries. Plus, calls are growing to reform the PBS.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.