Business Weekend | 29 March

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.

The RBA raises interest rate to 3.85 per cent as the economy faces structural issues, Australian Banking Association calls for the payments systems to be made fair. Plus, February ASX reporting season begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold price crosses $US5,000 barrier, economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates despite US Federal Reserve keeping it  on hold. Plus, why there's a sharp rise in the number of distressed ASX companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce CEO Michelle Blum shines the spotlight on trade deals between the two nations. Plus, what's driving gold's value to record high prices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.