Business Weekend | 18 October

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of growth downgrades, Western Sydney International airport officially begins passenger flights. Plus, private equity shows a large appetite for ASX listed companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ACCC seeks to "right-size" regulation as the economy changes, Firmus triggers questions on valuation. Plus, the RBA's $293 billion COVID-19 bond buying program approaches maturity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firmus has withdrawn its application to list on the ASX, OpenAI has apologised to the Australian government for the Medicare hack. Plus, Commbank has become the first bank to sign a groundbreaking copyright deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA raise the cash rate to a 15-year high in response to soaring inflation, the government bail out Rio Tinto's Bell Bay smelter with a $200 million package. Plus, Donald Trump says AI companies have agreed to self regulate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA is expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year, Australia leads a global push to introduce guidelines for AI. Plus, Soul Patts is actively shifting its portfolio to cash in response to a stagnating economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation proposes migration cuts by 750,000 over three years, US Federal chair Kevin Warsh signals another hike in rates to come by the year end. Plus, geopolitical volatility hits the global markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian shares plunge to a three month low after Brent crude oil prices surge above $US100 a barrel, the ATO's new tax on software revenue targets big US tech firms. Plus, Metacognition joins the global AI race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of developer Bathler exposes a slump in home buyer demand, Tamboran Resources release first gas from Shendoah South 2. Plus, Fox Sports will become Kayo Sports in a major rebrand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banks revise economic forecasts after inflation expectations miss, Officeworks transformation costs offset bumper earnings. Plus, Ooshies collectables boost Woolworths sales growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government unveils financial reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protections, Australia's biggest poultry producer breaks its silence on the impact of avian flu. Plus, profit reporting season sends share prices sharply higher and lower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.