Business Weekend | 19 April

Fuel prices ease as panic buying stops, RBA forecast to hike rates in May and warns of a stagflation nightmare. Plus, economic pressures likely to rise as the Middle East war is at risk of escalation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran becomes the next threat for western economies as the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, the International Monetary Fund warns of a global recession. Plus, the fuel crisis touches many different parts of the economy including pistachio farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S&P Global Ratings claims the government's spending is at record levels, construction costs surge amid the Middle East crisis. Plus, can biofuels solve Australia's oil and gas problem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East conflict exposes fuel supply chain weakness, the government announces $2 billion Boyne Aluminium smelter bailout. Plus, farmers warned of fertiliser shortage due to the War in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel shortage forces a slowdown in Australia’s mining industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers an ambitious pre-budget speech. Plus, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns of a recession risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian attacks on ships in Hormuz slow oil supplies and threaten to cripple key Asian refineries, Australian tech company Atlassian lays off 1,600 people. Plus, the RBA is due to make a cash rate decision on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets have been shaken by the war in Iran as oil and gas prices surge, energy infrastructure is attacked and flights are grounded. Plus, a special defence industry panel joins the show to discuss Australia's sovereign capabilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trimmed mean inflation jumps to 3.4 per cent in January, the government considers changes to the property tax. Plus, Qantas' profit rises by 5.1 per cent, CEO Vanessa Hudson gives her thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's tariffs, what does it mean for Australian exporters? Plus, BHP's Australia President Geraldine Slattery on its net profit surge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Governor Michelle Bullock clashes with Nationals Senator Matt Canavan at Senate estimates, the central bank warns Australia's inflation is too high. Plus, the government mulls Capital Gains Tax reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.