Big banks’ profit challenge; cattle prices hit 2-year high; Microsoft slashes jobs

Wednesday 14 May 2025 Australia’s big banks report more than $15 billion in half year profits, but future growth looks tougher. Local cattle prices hit a two year high Microsoft joins others in big tech to slash staff The latest wages data shouldn't prevent an interest rate cut next week Shiraz becomes our top wine export Join our free daily newsletter here ! Donate to Sean and Adam’s Ride for Country Kids here And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to use an interest rate cut to get on top of debt. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.