Business Weekend | 25 January

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.

BHP's Head of Americas Brandon Craig joins the show to discuss the rise in demand for Copper, AEMO lays out its energy transition plan. Plus, Uber launches a new healthcare service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of productivity hinders Australia's economic growth, Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien joins to discuss. Plus, UNSW AI Institute Director Sue Keay analyses the government's newly announced AI strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation rate rises to 3.8 per cent from 3.6 per cent, Australia's chief statistician Dr David Gruen explains why. Plus, inside nuclear medicine maker Cyclopharm as it eyes growth in the US market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets reach an inflexion point due to concerns about the amount of money being spent for the future, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explains if the investment will ever be repaid. Plus, airlines gear up for non-stop travel to every corner of the earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberals formally abandon net-zero by 2050 agenda, what does this mean for Australia's energy outlook? Plus, economists warn more interest rates are unlikely for near future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA flags rate cutting cycle likely over, gold price retreats from record high. Plus, NAB CEO Andrew Irvine joins the show as its full year profit falls to $6.76 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Corporation launches a Back Australia campaign to empower consumers to make informed choices about goods. Plus, Australians take pride in their innovation as they keep up with global leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM commits one and a half trillion dollars of Australian superannuation funds to America, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey pitches for his state to be a preferred destination for investment. Plus, the US to impose sanctions on Russian oil companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold sets new record highs due to ongoing trade war tensions between the US and China, the PM jets overseas on holiday this week, leaving behind a super-sized tax mess for the Treasurer to clean up. Plus, the Annual General Meeting season heats up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.