More people out of work and fewer people looking for jobs, the latest employment snapshot that should keep the RBA out of the picture. Plus construction is booming, but why Australia is missing its 1.2 million housing target.
The government says it levels the playing field, but new trust laws attacked as a tax on tradies. Plus dodgy solar installers prompting calls to give consumer watchdogs teeth. Presented by Alicia Barry.
Tackling the growing food waste problem, taking billion dollar bites out of business. Plus how Australia ranks in the global race towards net zero. Presented by David Taylor.
A cross-sector alliance is warning of weaknesses in the government's domestic gas reservation scheme that could be exploited by producers to avoid supplying the local market. Plus what Trump diplomacy means for oil prices.
Questions grow over whether Sun Cable's plan to sell solar to Singapore will pay off. Plus a landmark court ruling on the expansion of a coal mine has unleashed a war of words over whether it sets a precedent and will scare off investors.
Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper says its "plausible" the RBA will hike interest rates again before the end of the year. Plus capital city rents stall at record highs despite low vacancy rates.
Business groups warn the Coalition's migration plan could hurt the economy. Plus the recruitment scams targeting the unemployed.
Houses are languishing on the market as auction clearance rates fall to the lowest levels since June. Plus Bank of America's head of interest rates Mark Cabana warns market conditions could soon bite Australian super funds.
House prices fall for the 6th month in a row with no end in sight. Plus the worst sharemarket sell off since March with $60-billion wiped off the market, we talk with Jamie Hannah, Deputy Head of Capital Markets for VanEck.
Financial markets have lowered the chances of the RBA lifting interest rates on Melbourne Cup Day after inflation data came in lower than expected. Plus the central bank faces questions about whether it moved too early.
The fourth rate rise in a year from the Reserve Bank takes interest rates to a fifteen year high. Plus rising oil pressure, why Trump is keeping the door open for a peace deal with Iran. Presented by David Chau.
Banks are winding back rewards programs and insurance perks offered on credit cards as they prepare for the RBA's surcharges ban and lower interchange fees. Plus why borrowing costs will be higher for longer.
Economists say the RBA will lift interest rates next week despite unemployment hitting a post-COVID high. Plus the impact of rate hikes on homeownership.
Myer posts a near record loss as a consumer spending crunch batters its bottom line. Plus Donald Trump backs a ban on US diesel exports.
Former Australian Ambassador to the US and Former Treasurer, Joe Hockey tells Kirsten Aiken trade and tariffs will be the main focus of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Plus a fireside chat with RBA Governor Michele Bullock sends a chill through the jobs market.
The latest Intergenerational Report forecasts an older population, declining fertility rate and an economy growing at slower pace but transformed by AI. Plus ASIC cracks down on comparison websites.
The government reveals its numbers game on immigration prompting Australia's biggest employer group to call on the Coalition to do the same. Plus the US Federal Reserve defies Donald Trump by hiking interest rates.
Housing economist Cameron Kusher says Australia is likely to miss its 1.2 million new homes by 2029 target by around 200,000 new builds, that's despite renewed interest from investors in new builds.
There are calls for greater regulator powers as Lux Solar is accused of taking deposits off customers and failing to install battery systems.
Proposed tax changes to trusts, introduced into parliament today have been met with mixed reactions. The Business discusses the implications of changes to discretionary trusts with HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin and UNSW Associate Professor Dale Boccabella.
New research shows just one RBA rate increase has an immediate and lasting effect on home affordability disproportionately hurting younger households.
Unemployment has risen to the highest level since November 2021.
Wilson Asset Management lead portfolio manager Oscar Oberg says the likely market capitalisation of the company will be around $AUD 40 billion.
MST Marquee's head of energy research, Saul Kavonic says rationing could come into effect in Australia within weeks, and the price of diesel could top $4 a litre, if US President Donald Trump follows through with threats to ban US diesel exports.
Sobering financial results from one iconic Australian retailer and the collapse of another in recent weeks have sparked concerns about the state of the country's retail industry.
RBA governor Michele Bullock said Australia's jobs market was still putting upwards pressure on wages, business costs and inflation.
Former Australian ambassador to the US, and former treasurer, Joe Hockey says the meeting of US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping in Washington will focus more on trade and tariffs than the AI race.
The forecast for Australia over the next 40 years points to slower growth, mounting pressure from an ageing population, and growing intergenerational pressures, particularly around housing and wealth.
ACCI says now that the government's immigration "cards" are on the table, the opposition needs to "come to the party". Andrew McKellar speaks with Alicia Barry on The Business.
The Middle East war continues to drive up the price of liquid fuels, particularly diesel that powers our industrial, transport and agricultural sectors.
Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis joined business reporter David Taylor to discuss Australia's interest rate expectations following the decision by US Federal Reserve to lift interest rates.
Housing economist Cameron Kusher says Australia is likely to miss its 1.2 million new homes by 2029 target by around 200,000 new builds, that's despite renewed interest from investors in new builds.
