Business Weekend

As the U.S. surprises markets and lifts rates, legendary economist Paul Sheard and JP Morgan's Kerry Craig explain the Fed's shock hike. Plus, Australia's first crypto investment scheme and dunking servers into liquid for green data.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive first interview with Paul Farrow, the new National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union. Plus, IBM's Australian chief on artificial intelligence and UniSuper's Chief Investment Officer on investing during a downturn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full analysis of Michele Bullock's promotion to RBA governor with former RBA senior economist Peter Tulip and CEO of the Grattan Institute Danielle Wood. Plus, as China restricts exports of rare earths, local firms aim to fill the gap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank vows the inflation fight is not over despite pausing rates, Japan loses faith in Australia as a trusted LNG supplier and markets plunge on recession risk concerns. Plus, one year on from the devastating Lismore floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses welcome supply chain relief. Plus, Adobe releases generative AI tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PwC to front NSW parliamentary inquiry. Plus, Amazon reveals the date of Prime Day sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special edition of Business Weekend, a survival guide for a forthcoming recession. Founder of Aussie Home Loans John Symond on the secrets to survive and thrive in a recession.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As productivity growth falls to the lowest level since 1978, former Productivity Commissioner Peter Harris and BCA President Tim Reed reveal how we boost productivity. Plus, Blackstone President Jon Gray on buying Crown Casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and former CEO of Bubs Australia speaks out against the board that sacked her, Wesfarmers CEO reveals the retail honeymoon is over and the rise of DIY investors. Plus, an inside look in Veolia's eco-precinct where fish are farmed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Price Waterhouse Coopers mis-use of data scandal gets worse, Coronado's new CEO on green steel and CBA tips the RBA to hold rates in June. Plus, the ex-AFL player who has taken on New York's coffee scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AWU's Daniel Walton steps down as National Secretary, ATO gives small businesses a pass for missed lodgements, empty apartments plague South Korea and the polystyrene crisis about to plague the medical industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government reveals new build-to-rent incentives. Plus demographer Simon Kuestenmacher on Australia’s population.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rising cash rate is a concern for unemployment. Plus, Qantas announces Vanessa Hudson as new CEO.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AGL shuts down Liddell, entrepreneur Andrew Forrest opens a new windfarm and becomes Australia's biggest generator of renewable power. Plus, Marcus Blackmore on Kirin's $1.9B takeover offer and a breakthrough in Australian missile tech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of the RBA is in focus as the Treasurer hands down the independent review. Plus, special report on the closure of Liddell Power Station, hunting criminals on the blockchain and Officeworks enjoys the working from home boom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC sets sights on merger law reform. Plus, Veolia to bring net-zero tech to Australia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC releases interim gas price report. Plus, Microsoft launches Security Copilot AI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The independent RBA review is handed to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus, the commercial office sector is under pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US federal reserve bank lifts interest rates to 5%, Tom Porcell explains its impact on the market. Bond rout at the centre of Credit Suisse collapse. Plus, Jon Davies on the struggles of construction industry amid inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the collapse of SVB and Signature bank, who is next? Our banking experts reveal who they think. Plus, the impact of Scotts trucking business going broke, U.S. Fed forecast and protecting our data as Latitude Financial gets hacked.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First home buyer activity is at a five-year low. Plus, franking bill puts special dividends at risk.   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.

Reporting season analysis with insights from the CEO's of BHP, Wisetech, Nine Entertainment and Perpetual. Plus, the Treasurer says he wants to end super wars but the Opposition says its reforms are a death tax, Stuart Robert explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA vows to maintain inflation fight. Plus, Wesfarmers profit rises 14.1% to $1.4B.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AGL CEO Damien Nicks says government intervention will contribute to sky-rocketing energy prices. Plus, Michelle Levy, author of the financial planning review and chaos in the construction industry as major projects bankrupt contractors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.