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Headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, the RBA says we spend $1.6 billion on surcharges each year. Plus, the potential ban by President Trump on exporting diesel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank raises the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent, tech giant OpenAI has apologised for one of its rogue agents hacking into four Australian government websites. Plus, household spending weaker than expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates tomorrow to 4.6 per cent, Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases the final budget outcome. Plus, the growth outlook for artificial intelligence companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASX200 index falls to a new 50-day low as surging bond yields put pressure on stock markets, oil prices ease amid talks between the US and Iran. Plus, Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping at the White House.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s unemployment rate rises to 4.6 per cent, while new data shows housing and cost of living pressures are weighing on Australians. Plus, Daniel Mookhey pushes to change NSW’s GST deal ahead of the state election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy leaders call for greater policy certainty and faster approvals, most oppose powering data centres solely with renewables. Plus, Australia faces heightened storm threats in the coming months, according to the News24 Severe Weather outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michele Bullock faces a rate rise call next week, with markets and economists expecting a hike, a battle brews over using super to buy a home, and one in four investors are less likely to invest amid tax uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers releases a second intergenerational report which says AI will have a defining influence on our economy over the next 40 years, Albanese advocates for a seat on the UNSC. Plus, auction clearance rates remain below 50 per cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 lenders have lifted fixed rates ahead of the RBA rate meeting, RBA governor says fuel costs will surge due to the Iran War. Plus, the NSW Supreme Court have approved BATHLA's admin extension until September 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Burke announces Labor’s plans to cut immigration, the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in over three years. Plus, lobby groups representing farmers and the tourism sector hit back at Labor’s immigration reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are bracing for tomorrow morning's interest rates decision by the US Federal Reserve, Bitcoin prices plunge after a crypto regulations bill in the United States failed to receive enough votes in the Senate. Plus, Rob Bishop joins the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houthi Rebels launch waves of attacks on Saudi Arabia, sales of new homes have declined for a fourth consecutive month. Plus, the top 40 per cent of Australians by income or wealth have received almost $4 billion in cost-of-living relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 600 jobs have been slashed at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia, One Nation announces plans to reduce migration by 750,000. Plus, the founder of one of Australia's fastest growing health tech companies 4D Medical joins the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian bond yields hit multi-year highs as oil reaches a four-month peak and rate rises threaten recession. The SaaS sell-off faces scrutiny as AI spending reshapes the economy. Plus, the housing downturn puts weekend auctions under pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has confirmed it will soften its 20 per cent gas reservation plan, Nvidia is making a big investment into Australia. Plus, Queensland could see a credit rating downgrade as early as tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.