



Business Now | 2 October
Firmus Technologies is preparing to list on the stock market soon with a valuation of $43.7 billion on ASX, the RBA's ban on card surcharges has caused restaurants and cafes to increase prices. Plus, investors scrutinise AI related floats.

Business Now | 1 October
The Reserve Bank says roughly one per cent of borrowers are in negative equity but this could increase fivefold, global bond markets have taken a battering in September. Plus, Australians are switching to electric vehicles in record numbers.

Business Now | 30 September
Headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, the RBA says we spend $1.6 billion on surcharges each year. Plus, the potential ban by President Trump on exporting diesel.

Business Now | 29 September
The Reserve Bank raises the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent, tech giant OpenAI has apologised for one of its rogue agents hacking into four Australian government websites. Plus, household spending weaker than expected.

Business Now | 28 September
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates tomorrow to 4.6 per cent, Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases the final budget outcome. Plus, the growth outlook for artificial intelligence companies.

Business Now | 25 September
ASX200 index falls to a new 50-day low as surging bond yields put pressure on stock markets, oil prices ease amid talks between the US and Iran. Plus, Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping at the White House.

Business Now | 24 September
Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.6 per cent, while new data shows housing and cost of living pressures are weighing on Australians. Plus, Daniel Mookhey pushes to change NSW’s GST deal ahead of the state election.

Business Now | 23 September
Energy leaders call for greater policy certainty and faster approvals, most oppose powering data centres solely with renewables. Plus, Australia faces heightened storm threats in the coming months, according to the News24 Severe Weather outlook.

Business Now | 22 September
Michele Bullock faces a rate rise call next week, with markets and economists expecting a hike, a battle brews over using super to buy a home, and one in four investors are less likely to invest amid tax uncertainty.

Business Now | 21 September
Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases a second intergenerational report which says AI will have a defining influence on our economy over the next 40 years, Albanese advocates for a seat on the UNSC. Plus, auction clearance rates remain below 50 per cent.