Business Now with Ross Greenwood

David Pocock calls the AI inquiry a stitch-up as Ted O’Brien urges a data protection deal with the US, the ACCC targets 12 egg producers over an alleged cartel. Plus, business confidence slumps amid job security fears.

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Glencore is set for its ASX debut this week, home sales at auctions are getting worse. Plus, economist Warren Hogan joins the program to explain why wishing for steady or lower interest rates might also be wishing for others to lose their jobs.

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Firmus pulls its proposed $44 billion IPO and reportedly eyes a US listing, the federal government’s AI inquiry wraps up. Plus, Australian rents hit a record high in the September quarter.

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Australia’s second-largest share market float appears to be in serious doubt as investors reject the $11 share price, and the Tax Office holds firm on its credit card ban. Plus, ASIC puts an interim stop order on another private credit business.

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The future of Australian coal mines is in doubt after a landmark High Court ruling, ASIC investigates the $1.2 billion collapse of two super funds. Plus, housing starts jump 14.4 per cent year-on-year.

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OpenAI fronts a Parliamentary Inquiry, consumer confidence in Australia is now the worst its been since the 1990s recession. Plus, the Coalition vows to undercut Labor's annual migration target by around 60,000 people.

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Fresh attacks on Saudi oil facilities put pressure on energy prices, the Treasurer hints at spending restraint but falls short of saying spending will be cut. Plus, poor home auction clearance rates again point to prices continuing to fall.

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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.  

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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.

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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.

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