Business Now with Ross Greenwood Sky News Australia / NZ

The Treasury hints the war against inflation will end before next Christmas. Plus, small businesses call for more cost-of-living relief, and the government's surprise $11.3 billion housing announcement.  
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The Federal Budget is a few days away and economists say tax cuts and spending will add to inflation. Plus, the government has announced a new gas policy, property sales this week are up 43% from the same week last year.
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The government commits to gas beyond 2050, reaction from business leader Andrew McKellar and analysis from Rystad Energy. Plus, WA announces another budget surplus, retail sector shares bleed as spending falls and bye bye Bonza!
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Perpetual will be broken up as part of a $2.2 billion deal with KKR, leaving analysts scratching their heads and shareholders fuming. Plus, the boss of Australia's largest independent grocery chain reacts to the Senate's supermarket prices report.
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Full analysis of the RBA's latest cash rate decision with Reporter Fiona Willan and CommSec's Craig James. Plus, Political Reporter Simon Love speaks to Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas and the Senate calls to outlaw price gouging.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends spending ahead of the federal budget, Westpac profit has slumped to 16 per cent due to increased mortgage competition, property activity strong ahead of RBA decision. Plus, Qantas has struck a $120 million settlement with the ACCC.
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