Business Now with Ross Greenwood
Business Now | 20 March
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.
22:18
Business Now | 19 March
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.
22:39
Business Now | 18 March
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.
22:11
Business Now | 17 March
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.
23:02
Business Now | 16 March
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.
22:49
Business Now | 13 March
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.
22:18
Business Now | 12 March
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.
21:45
Business Now | 11 March
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.
22:36
Business Now | 10 March
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.
22:40
Business Now | 9 March
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.
22:11