Money News With Ross Greenwood: Highlights

Australia commits to increased free trade with Chinese counterparts; Elon Musk puts meetings in the firing line; ASIC warns over ASX crypto ETF; former AFL boss Gil McLachlan becomes Tabcorp CEO; calls for investment in Australia’s octopus industry; who invented tax?!; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Declan Helmore Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While lobster might be the king of seafood items, growing demand for octopus is opening up calls for government investment in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s trade relations with China are thawing after crippling tariffs, but a meeting between Australia’s PM & the Chinese Premier might see new opportunities emerge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tabcorp has taken a punt by appointing former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan as its next CEO as it tries to right the ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX shed 0.3% after a late run of losses to end the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US interest rates on hold as inflation continues to cool; the Australian unemployment rate drops to 4%; accountants offer cash advances on tax refunds; La Trobe Financial to give investors access to private credit markets; the world of media continues to turn as Peter Costello leaves Nine; AI beating analysts at stock picking; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Declan Helmore Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine’s woes have continued, with Chairman Peter Costello resigning after a run-in with a reporter at Canberra airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Trobe Financial has teamed up with Morgan Stanley to give investors access to private credit markets in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chemist Warehouse’s back door deal to get ASX-listed in a merger with Sigma could be under threat after the ACCC ran its eye over the deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US inflation moderated slightly, but The Fed has still pushed out rate cut predictions, while Australian unemployment falls to 4%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US inflation moderated, and the FOMC left rates on hold, while the Australian unemployment rate fell again to 4.0%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inquiry into PwC tax scandal handed down; the gap between workers & employers on pay widens; Apple shares soar after AI integration; markets await US rates & inflation updates; Salvos ask for help during cost of living crisis; retirees prepare for the end of the financial year; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Assistant Producer: Hannah McGrory Technical Producer: Declan Helmore Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the End of Financial Year approaches, it’s a good time to reset and see what changes are coming for retirees on July 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As cost of living challenges hit everyone, the charity sector is being hit with the double whammy of more people to help and few resources to do it with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crucial US inflation decision and a FOMC interest rate decision will set the tone for global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gap between what Australian workers want in terms of pay rises and what bosses are willing to give is widening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX 200 finished down another half a percent, with a jump in the oil price helping the Energy sector to buck the trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chinese Premier to visit Australia; the Queensland government delivers its state budget; falling gold & iron prices slumps the ASX; bad news in NAB’s business survey; ANZ pushes back its rate cut predictions; Apple turns to AI; small businesses being slugged with extra costs; Bonza workers lose their job; Virgin gets closer to finding its next CEO; turbulence passengers get compensated; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Declan Helmore Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses are being slugged with harsher charges on payment services than the big players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple has entered the AI race, adding features to Siri that will help it catch up to the crowd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.