A $2 billion IPO hit the boards of the ASX today, so SBS Finance Editor Ricado Gonçalves spoke with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory to find out more, plus the rest of the day's sharemarket news.

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected by 25 basis points to a range of 4.25% to 4.50% but warned of fewer future interest rate cuts. That sent the Australian dollar to a 2 year low and sharemarket 1.7% weaker. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lochlan Halloway from Morningstar to find out more, and to look into the investment themes for 2025.

The A$ crumbles as US predicts fewer future rate cuts

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out what the economic and monetary policy implications are following the goverment's mid-year budget update with Devika Shivadekar from RSM Australia; plus the day on the sharemarket with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management.

MYEFO, interest rates and migration

The Australian Information Commissioner has led a landmark settlement of $50m from Meta, for local users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica incident. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind to find out more and who can claim; media commentator James Manning takes a look at ABC's new Managing Director Hugh Marks; and Robert Talevski from Activam takes a look at the day's sharemarket moves.

ABC's new boss & does Facebook owe you a share of $50m?

The Treasurer has unveiled the new look RBA board, which has been split into two, and while it is gender diverse, it is lacking in cultural diversity. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at why, along with the implications for investors with Shane Oliver from AMP and Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Dive Analytics.

Diversity and the RBA's new boards & markets brace for a US interest rate cut

The biggest IPO of the year & where's the ASX Santa rally?

There's been an unexpected fall in Austraila's unemployment rate from 4.1% to 3.9% in November. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with SEEK Economist Blair Chapman and Nabtrade's Gemma Dale to find out what it says about the economy, and means for interest rates, shares and the currency.

Unemployment rate falls, so too the chances of a February 2025 rate cut

The Australian dollar continues to trade well below US64c so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look why with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett, plus Jobs and Skills Australia says the financial advice jobs market could be set for a boom, so Sarah Abood from Financial Advice Association Australia discusses the opportunities in the sector.

A$ under pressure & is a financial advice jobs boom on the horizon?

The Reserve Bank held official interest rates again so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster to find out what next just as he prepares to retire; plus Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital on the day on the markets including Rupert Murdoch's succession drama.

RBA holds rates again & Murdoch's succession drama.

ANZ says Portuguese banker Nuno Matos will replace Shayne Elliott as CEO next year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the changing faces at Australia's big banks with David Berthon-Jones, CFA from Aequitas Investment Partners along with the rest of the day's sharemarket news.

ANZ's new Portuguese CEO & Australian dollar below 64 US cents

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market news with Yu Yi from Blackmore Capital.

Bitcoin volatility & Iluka's cost blowout

Domain's Nicola Powell takes a look at where Australia's property market is heading in 2025 and the impact of government policy with Rhayna Bosch. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market news, including Bitcoin's new milestone with Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

Property in 2025 & Bitcoin reaches US$100,000

Australia's economy expanded by 0.3% in the September quarter but it still feels like a recession for many. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the data and what it means for interest rates with Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ along with market reaction with Hebe Chen from IG Markets; plus Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones talks through new changes to super advice which seeks to make access easier, while Rhayna Bosch discusses the industry's concerns with Xavier O’Halloran from Super Consumers Australia.

Australia's per capita recession & how super advice is becoming more accessible

Financy CEO Bianca Hartge-Hazelman tells Rhayna Bosch why workplace flexibility and addressing discrepancies in unpaid work is key to addressing the growing disparity in gender financial equality; and SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through the day's market action, including the impact supply chain industrial action is having on Woolworths with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

Road to gender financial equality & ASX hits another record

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA Senior Economist Belinda Allen about what the rise in October retail sales says about the consumer. Plus David Scutt from City Index explains why the US dollar could be about to weaken.

Early bargains attract shoppers & US$ on the way down?

US President-elect Donald Trump has detailed some tariff policies, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Karen Jorritsma from RBC Capital Markets to find out what investors think about it, plus a look a SMSFs with Pivot Wealth Financial Adviser Ben Nash.

Trump's Mexico, Canada and China import tariffs & SMSFs hit $1 trillion.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Sydney designer Katie Jane Taylor (Nee: Perry) about an appeal court's decision to force her to cancel her "Katie Perry" trademark which she has held for 15 years following legal action from singer Katy Perry; plus the ASX hits another record high as Tony Sycamore from IG Markets Securities Limited explains.

Sydney designer Katie Perry loses trademark court case with Katy Perry; record high for ASX, CBA and Bitcoin

The Productivity Commissioner says Bunnings breached customer privacy by using facial recognition technology at some of its New South Wales and Victorian stores without consent, but the company says it was needed to protect the safety of their stakeholders. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Margarita Vladimirova from the Deakin Law School to find out more; plus the day on the sharemarket with Raymond Chan from Morgans.

Bunnings facial recognition technology in stores breached privacy & ASX hits another record

NAB's Wellbeing Index has improved as more people become less anxious about their finances, but as NAB's Dean Pearson tells SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves, they've had to change their behaviours as a result; plus the day on the sharemarket with Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited.

SBS On the Money: Australians less anxious about their finances & investors eye AGMs

Australia's unemployment rate has remained steady in October at 4.1% although there are signs of a slowdown in jobs growth. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Harry Murphy Cruise from Moody's Analytics to find out what it says about the economy and for interest rates; CEDA Economist Melissa Wilson discusses why Australia's global digital competitiveness ranking has improved and what businesses need to do to become more agile; plus James Whelan from BPC Wealth Management on the day on the markets.

SBS On the Money: Jobless rate holds & Australia's global digital competitiveness rises

While the RBA hasn't implied it will cut interest rates any time soon, markets are expecting them to start falling some time, and banks are already contemplating if they'll pass them on in full to customers amid a squeeze on margins. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with PwC Banking Lead Sam Garland to find out more and wrap up the reporting season; plus another look at what the US election result means for markets with Jessica Amir from MooMoo. ]]

SBS On the Money: Will banks keep RBA interest rate cuts? and US election market fallout continues

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves looks through today's official inflation report with David Bassanese from BetaShares and Josh Gilbert from eToro to find out what it means about interest rates and more.

SBS On the Money: Inflation eases to RBA's target, but interest rates won't fall just yet.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Ryan Felsman from CommSec about its State of the States report to find out who is leading the nation; SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about how the US election is impacting shares; plus AFCA's June Smith about why the industry has seen a record rise in financial complaints lobbed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and what can be done about it

SBS On the Money: Why WA is Australia's top performing state & Indigenous financial complaints rise

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AFR Rich List Editor Yolanda Redrup to look through this year's Young Rich List and to find out their common characteristics; plus Henry Jennings from Marcus Today goes through the day's sharemarket news as investors look to the US Presidential Election

SBS On the Money: What it takes to be young and rich & markets look to US election

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Fenech from Tech Guide about what consumers need to know about the closure of the nation's 3G networks next week; Diana Mousina from AMP compares Australia's home affordability levels with the rest of the world; and Elise McKay from Pendal Group goes through the day's sharemarket news.

3G networks shutting down, how to improve housing affordability & gold at a record price

TPG is looking to sell its enterprise, government and wholesale fibre infrastructure business for $5.25bn to Vocus Group, which is owned by Macquarie and Aware Super. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Telecommunicatoins Analyst Paul Budde and Carol Bennett from the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to find out what it means for the companies, the nation and for consumers. Plus, the day on the sharemarket with Nick Schoenmaker CFA, FRM from Drummond Capital Partners.

SBS On the Money: 14 October 2024

The Australian sharemarket rose 1 per cent today as investors prepare for even more Chinese economic stimulus measures, but is it enough? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks in detail with Chris Weston from Pepperstone to find out.

SBS On the Money: Is China's huge stimulus package enough?

Inflation has slipped into the RBA's target band so what does that mean for interest rates? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses with Johnathan McMenamin from Barrenjoey and Hebe Chen at IG Markets, plus Stephen Cobat from UBS Global Wealth Management explains why Sydney is only at a moderate risk of being in a property bubble.

SBS On the Money: Inflation has slipped into the RBA's target band so what does that mean for interest rates?

The ACCC claims supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths has engaged in misleading discount pricing so Naveen Razik speaks with Rosie Thomas from CHOICE to find out when a grocery story deal is a deal, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the sharemarket news of the day with David Scutt from City Index.

On The Money: 23 September 2024

The ASX 200 has hit an all-time record close, after matching its previous intra-day high. The gold miners, a key catalyst – as the price of the precious metal continued to soar ahead of an expected US rate cut. For more on that decision, plus what to expect from other major central bank meetings this week, Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Ophir asset management head of research Luke McMillan.

SBS On the Money: The ASX 200 hits an all-time record close

Global markets experience their worst rout since the August 5 sell off, as US recession fears re-emerge and Australia’s GDP figures drop. Meanwhile - US chip giant Nvidia suffers the biggest single day decline in market value EVER for a US listed company. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with Jessica Amir, markets analyst at Moomoo.

SBS On the Money: Global market rout, GDP and Nvidia slumps

The ASX neared record territory following a banking rally – which saw the Commonwealth set a record of its own. CBA’s stock now trading above 141 dollars. The miners meanwhile retreated on a weaker iron ore price. For more on what’s driving that – plus what to expect from this week’s GDP data, Rhayna Bosch speaks with K2 Asset Management Managing Director George Boubouras.

SBS On the Money: ASX nears record, CBA hits

As we move into the final week of reporting season - Rena Sarumpaet speaks with Coles CEO Leah Weckert and BHP CFO Vandita Pant about their corporate reports. Plus – what to expect from tomorrow’s inflation report. For more, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Wavestone Capital director Catherine Allfrey.

SBS On the Money: CEO Series, Coles and BHP

Private health insurer NIB Holdings released results for the year to June 2024. And shareholders showed they wanted much better numbers - sending the stock down a whopping 17%. NIB saw a 77% jump in underlying operating profit to $257.5 million, with revenue up 9.3% to $3.3 billion. Rena Sarumpaet spaks to outgoing Chief Executive Mark Fitzgibbon about the result.

SBS On the Money CEO Series: NIB Holdings outgoing Chief Executive Mark Fitzgibbon

Consumer discretionary stocks start the week well as profit results roll in, as Rena Sarumpaet discusses with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan. Plus the latest wage index lifts alongside consumer sentiment. And Rhayna Bosch speaks to Shaw and Partners Wealth Manager Adam Shaw as Temple and Webster take centre stage and CSL falls.

SBS On the Money: Consumer sentiment rises as retailers rally

JB Hi-Fi is flying high – the company posting a full-year profits result which surprised to the upside – sending its shares to record heights. It comes ahead of a big week for data, with new jobs numbers ahead and the latest US inflation update.

SBS On the Money - JB Hi-Fi soars ahead of a data dump

Asian markets come tumbling down as US tech stocks undergo a major correction. Global economic factors are also playing a role and keeping the pressure on the Aussie dollar. Rhayna Bosch speaks to Chris Weston – Head of Research at Pepperstone.

SBS On The Money: Markets crumble ahead of US GDP

Around $83 trillion dollars of wealth is expected to be transferred within the next 25 years globally UBS' Stephen Cabot tells Hannah Kwon it'll likely go to spouses first before children. And Stephen Halmarick from the Commonwealth Bank speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about how the cost of living crisis is hitting renters harder than home owners, plus the latest on the ASX which is approaching a fresh high with Josh Gilbert from eToro.

SBS On the Money: The intra-generational transfer of wealth + ASX inches closer to a record

If you thought you saw some very heavy discounting this half- year sales season, you're not wrong, with retailers working hard to get shoppers to open their wallets. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses today's stronger than expected retail trade numbers with Belinda Allen from CBA and Lochlan Halloway from Morningstar to find out what it says about the sector and if the RBA will be worried about the implication for inflation, plus the day on the market with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets.

SBS On the Money: Heavy discounting leads consumers to spend, so will the RBA be worried?

The RBA confirmed it considered an interest rate rise at its latest board meeting but chose the case for rates to stay on hold. SBS Finance Editor Ricarado Gonçalves looks through the RBA's board meeting minutes released today with Deep Data Analytics CEO Mathan Somasundaram to find out more an discuss the day's sharemarket moves.

SBS On the Money: RBA confirms it considered a rate rise

The biggest banking takeover since the GFC has been approved by Treasurer Jim Chalmers so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia to find out what the ANZ and Suncorp banking deal means for the sector and competition; plus a look at the financial year that was on the sharemarket, and predictions with Jessica Amir from moomoo.

SBS On the Money: Biggest banking merger since GFC approved

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Oreana Financial's Isaac Poole about the days sharemarket moves including the latest AI hype and a preview of next week's RBA decision.

SBS On the Money: AI hype continues as Nasdaq hits another record; RBA preview

The Bank of Canada overnight became the first major global central bank to cut official interest rates this cycle. SBS Finance Editor Ricard Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions to find out who will be next and to go through the day's market action.

SBS On the Money: Canada cuts interest rates, who is next?

The minumum wage will rise 3.75% from July 1 so what will it mean for inflation? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elise McKay from Pendal Group about that, along with all the days market news including US data pointing to easing consumer prices, plus the direction of the housing market with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic Australia.

SBS On the Money: Will minimum wage rise spur inflation? And, house prices reaccelerate

The monthly inflation indicator rose from an annual rate of 3.5% to 3.6% in April pushing back the chances of any interest rate cuts. Rhayna Bosch speaks with BDO Economist Tania Dey while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management to find out what it means for the economy and sharemarket.

SBS On the Money: Higher inflation pushes back rate cut hopes to 2025

The Australian sharemarket has started the week strongly despite a public holiday in the US later tonight. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan from Morgans for his take on the day's trading action, including the positive Chinese economic data being released since the Chinese New Year despite negative sentiment.

SBS On the Money: China economic data continues to improve despite negative sentiment

Telstra is slashing 2,800 jobs by the end of the year as part of a restructure as it reaffirms its FY24 guidance. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at what this means for the company and the economy with Morningstar's Brian Han and Westpac's Matthew Hassan, plus the day on the markets with Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Management.

SBS On the Money: What Telstra's move to slash 2800 jobs says about the economy

A booming materials sector sent Australian shares to just 33 points away from a record high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.

SBS On the Money: Materials drive ASX to near record high

While the RBA isn't ruling anything in or out, it would appear it has maintained its neutral bias following its decision to leave official interest rates on hold in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speask with Jarek Kowcza from Westpac and Matt Wacher, CAIA from Morningstar for more.

SBS On the Money: RBA holds interest rates and maintains neutral bias

Rhayna Bosch is in the chair today, speaking with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset management about all things ASX, as the Reserve Bank kicks off its two day meeting on interest rates – amid talk that a rate hike could be on the cards. Plus, Westpac becomes the second of the big four banks to report its half-year results.

SBS On the Money: 6 May 2024

The personal information of around one million registered clubs users may have been compromised. Catalina Florez speaks with online security expert Troy Hunt for more, plus Rhayna Bosch discusses the day's market action with Ben Clark from TMS Capital.

SBS On the Money: Registered clubs data breach & US holds interest rates

Discount carrier Bonza has cancelled services as it discusses its future. Hear from Aviation Analyst Geoff Thomas for his take on Australia's aviation sector, plus Elis McKay from Pendal Group discusses the day's market action, including the latest slump in retail sales.

SBS On the Money: Bonza enters voluntary administration, so what now for domestic aviation?

Qantas is introducing a new class of points called Classic Plus. Will it improve customer satisfaction? It'll cost the airline $120m and mean greater ease at using points for flights, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with analysts Angus Hewitt, CFA from Morningstar Australia and Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Harper Bernays to find out more. Plus Hans Hendrischke from the University of Sydney looks to the improving relations between China and Australia as investment from the nation falls.

SBS On the Money: Qantas introduces a new way to redeem points. Will it customers and investors like it?

Property listings rose across to nation to more normal levels, but SQM Research's Louis Christopher tells John Baldock, so too did distressed sales, although they're still at below pandemic levels. Plus, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners about the day's sharemarket action as gold continues to reach new highs.

SBS On the Money: Property listings and distressed sales rise as ASX takes a tumble

The RBA left official interest rates at 4.35% but warns the war on inflation isn't yet won. Hear from Governor Michele Bullock, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angela Jackson from Impact Economics and Policy for her take on the decision including when interest rates could start to fall, and the market reaction with Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Management.

SBS On the Money: RBA leaves rates on hold but warns inflation war isn't yet won

Australia Post has been given the green light to lift postage stamps for regular letters from $1.20 to $1.50 as fewer people use the service. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Gary Starr from Australia Post to find out more, including why baby boomers are the fastest growing category to spend money in online shopping, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners on the day on the markets including the big week for global central banks.

SBS On the Money: Postage stamp costs rise & markets wait for global central bank meetings this week

Iron ore prices slumped more than 7 per cent overnight, extending its recent slide, so what does that mean for government revenues? Rhayna Bosch speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Justin Smirk, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market moves with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

SBS On the Money: Iron ore prices continue to slide

Australia looks to have avoided a technical recession, with its economy expanding by 0.2% in the December quarter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with St George Economist Pat Bustamante for more, including why it may still feel like a recession for some people; plus the day on the markets with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions including gold's new record.

SBS On the Money: Australia's economy crawls as gold hits record high

Coles says competition in the sector is 'fierce' as at faces an inquiry into grocery prices scheduled to start next month and delivered a 4.9 per cent increase in half-year sales. Hear CEO Leah Weckert respond to claims of price gouging in the sector, plus analysis and market reaction with Matt Sherwood from Perpetual.

SBS On the Money: Coles says competition is fierce ahead of a inquiry on supermarket prices

Nvidia shares surged more than 16 per cent in the US overnight making it a near US$2 trillion company after it surprassed expectations for earnings and forecasts. So, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses what's behind the AI boom, the future and risks with Loftus Peak CIO Alex Pollak and Grady Wulff from Bell Direct.

SBS On the Money: What's behind the AI hype and what does Nvidia have to do with it?

JB Hi-Fi managment are telling staff to 'take the deal' when customers come in-store to haggle. Listen to what CEO Terry Smart had to say about that, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd about the day's market action including his take on the retail landscape and bad news from CSL.

SBS On the Money: Take the deal! Why retailers are more open to on-floor discounts

AGL Energy would be very well aware of the public perception issues with its $399 million half-year underlying profit, up 359 per cent at a time when many Australians are struggling with the rising cost of living. The Bureau of Statistics says electricity prices rose 5.7 per cent since the June 2023 quarter, and had it not been for the government’s Energy Bill Relief rebates, that increase would have been closer to 18 per cent. The annual rate of inflation is 4.1 per cent. So it was interesting to listen in on the company’s earnings presentation today where early on, CEO Damien Nicks highlighted AGL’s commitment to increase customer support funding in the face of growing customer cost pressures while also investing in empathy training for its call centre staff. It comes as the federal government announced an extra $41 million in Energy Efficiency Grants for small and medium businesses to help them invest in new cooling and heating technology to help reduce costs and emissions. Hear from AGL Energy CEO Damien Hicks, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert speaks with Rhayna Bosch in telco complaints, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey on the day’s sharemarket action including China's worsening deflation situation.

SBS On the Money: What’s being done about high electricity prices?

Australia's unemployment rate remained at 3.9 per cent in December bit more than 100,000 full-time positions were lost. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Craig James from CommSec to explain, plus Stefan Vogel from Rabobank tells Rhayna Bosch that the Red Sea conflict could have major implications for the nation's agribusiness sector and consumer prices, and the day on the markets with Gemma Dale from nabtrade.

Jobless rate stays at 3.9 per cent - but rate cuts still some time away

The Australian sharemarket and dollar have hit a one month low, despite riding a wave of positive sentiment at the beginning of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why with Julia Lee from State Street Global Investors, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac takes a look at how consumers are feeling at the moment.

ASX and Australian dollar at a one month low

Uranium stocks continue to rise in an otherwise quiet market. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas while Matt Cowgill from Seek preview's Thursday's market moving official jobs data.

SBS On the Money: Uranium stocks continue to power up

The US SEC has approved exchange traded funds that track the price of bitcoin opening the door for investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrenices without having to hold them. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves and Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at the implications with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and Josh Gilbert from eToro.

Bitcoin ETFs approved so what now for cryptocurrencies?

Interest rates may be cut from November according to ANZ as inflation continues to ease. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Senior Economist Catherine Birch to go through today's inflation numbers and what it means for interest rates; while Hebe Chen from IG Markets Securities Limited takes a look at the market reaction.

Easing inflation increases chances of interest rate cuts in 2024

Today marks 40 years since the Australian dollar was floated, so Rhayna Bosch takes a look back with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and discusses the outlook for the currency, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from Van Eck about the day's market action including a possible Chemist Warehouse listing.

SBS On the Money: 40 years since its float, where to now for the Australian dollar?

OPTUS CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned following last week's outage, but history has shown customers don't necessarily follow. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunications analyst Paul Budde, plus the day on the markets with Raymond Chan from Morgans who takes a closer look at China's economy and the ASX's latest move to update its CHESS technology.

SBS On the Money: Optus CEO resigns, but will customers also leave?

The RBA has lifted its inflation forecasts in its quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy, suggesting interest rates may stay higher for longer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS Chief Economist George Tharenou for his take, plus all the market action with Jessica Amir from moomoo.

SBS On the Money: RBA upgrades inflation forecasts so who is to blame?

Economists at Australia's big four banks are tipping a rate rise on Tuesday so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Berthon-Jones, CFA from Aequitas Investment Partners to find out what the markets are thinking and what it means for investments; plus hear from Westpac CEO Peter King about the rising number of calls for help the bank is receiving from some customers.

SBS On the Money: Investors and borrowers brace for possible Cup Day rate rise

Retail sales hit a record in September as warmer weather saw consumers bring forward some purchases, but will it add to the case for an official interest rates rise? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver for more, along with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under for the market reaction. Plus Rhayna Bosch finds out why Australia should impose EU style compensation policies for cancelled flights with Ellis Taylor from Cirium Aviation.

SBS On the Money: Early warm weather sees record consumer spendingdespite the rising cost of living

The US economy expanded by a greater than expected 4.9% annually in the third quarter just ahead of the next decision of US interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Saxo Chief Economist Steen Jakobsen to find out why he thinks interest rates will not rise any higher, plus the day on the markets with Grady Wulff from Bell Direct.

SBS On the Money: US economy expands more than expected so what will the Federal Reserve do?

Domain says house and unit prices are only a few thousand dollars away from setting new records, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Nicola Powell to find out more; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the Australian dollar is at a 2023 low against the US despite talk of rising local interest rates with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey.

SBS On the Money: Home prices just a few thousand dollars away from their peak

Calls to the National Debt Helpline has risen by 28 per cent so far this year, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Claire Tacon from the Consumer Action Law Centre to find out more about the service, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro on the day's market action including a resurgence in Bitcoin

SBS On the Money: What is the National Debt Helpline?

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 3.6% in September so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Alan Oster to find out what it means for interest rates, plus the day on the markets with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets.

SBS On the Money: Does the unexpected drop in joblessness increase the chances of an interest rate rise?

The RBA says it has a low tolerance for a slower return of inflation to target than currently expected, implying next week's CPI data will be critical ahead of its Melbourne Cup Day meeting. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the board's October board meeting minutes with Martin Lakos from Macquarie Group. Plus, Andrew McKellar from Australian Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (ACCI) explains why the US has overtaken China as the most common trading partner for Australian businesses.

SBS On the Money: RBA losing patience with inflation + Aussie businesses turn to US

Australian GDP rose 0.4% in the June quarter to be at 2.1% for the year, but GDP per capita contracted for a second consecutive quarter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ's Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton + the day on the market with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions

SBS On the Money: Living standards decline as GDP per capita in recession

Domino's CEO Don Meij says the pizza company acted too aggressively when it lifted prices and charged delivery fees in response to rapid inflation. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with him to find out what's happened since then, plus hear from Josh Gilbert from eToro on the day's market moves including the latest profit result from Woolworths.

Domino's Don Meij on the lessons learnt from lifting prices too hard too fast to manage inflation

NIB recorded its strongest membership growth since 2015 as it posted a 43 per cent lift in full-year profit. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Mark Fitzgibbon about what's driving the company, the impact of artificial intelligence and just how hard premiums will rise. Plus, Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott goes through the organisations plan for boosting productivity in Australia and Luke McMillan looks at the day on the sharemarket.

CEO SERIES: Mark Fitzgibbon NIB + BCA on lifting productivity

Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino has applauded the government's new target of building 1.2m homes over the next five years, and says the nation has no option but to meet it. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with him to find out more. Plus, hear from Diana Mousina from AMP who goes through the latest rise in Australia's unemployment rate, and Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Management on the day's market action including Telstra's full-year result.

SBS On the Money: CEO Series: Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino

Economists at three of Australia's big four banks are now predicting interest rates will remain at 4.1 per cent for an extended period, effectively calling peak rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with one of them, Matthew Hassan at Westpac to find out more &amp; gets the market reaction from Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners, including what a downgrade to the US credit rating means for investors.

SBS On the Money: Is Australia at peak interest rates?

A review by ASIC and APRA has identified a lack of progress and insufficient urgency in super funds embracing the retirement income covenant, designed to improve members' retirement outcomes. It comes as many Australians leave a significant portion of their superannuation behind at death. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press for more; plus Robert Talevski from Activam takes a look at the day's market action including today's RBA minutes.

SBS On The Money: Super funds asked to take action on retirement planning

More than 580,000 new vehicles were sold in the first half of 2023, despite the rising cost of living. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the industry with Peter Griffin from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for more; plus Evan Lucas from Investsmart explains why the Australian sharemarket fell more than 1 per cent today; while Rhayna Bosch speaks with social media expert Nataliia Laba from the University of NSW about Instagram's rollout of Threads to compete with Elon Musk's Twitter.

SBS On the Money: Threads takes on Twitter & new car sales on the rise

Rents around the country are 11.8 per cent higher than a year ago according to PropTrack data, so Farah Farouque from Tenants Victoria takes a look at what can be done about it; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the latest sharemarket moves with Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets.

SBS On the Money: What can be done about surging rents? & global inflation easing

Australia's monthly inflation indicator spectacularly fell from 6.8% to 5.6% in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Chief Economist David Robertson to find out if it will mean a pause in official interest rate rises, plus Hebe Chen from IG Markets goes through the sharemarket reaction.

SBS On the Money: Inflation eases more than expected in May so what does that mean for interest rates?

The Australian share market had its third worst day of the year, with around $40bn wiped from the value of the ASX200. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elizabeth Tian from Citi to find out why; plus Qiang Tang from the University of Sydney School of Computer Science takes a look at what business can do to protect themselves from a growing number of cyber security incidents.

SBS On the Money: $40bn wiped from ASX & how to protect your business from cyber security attacks

US inflation continued to ease at an annual pace of 4 per cent, so is that enough to convince the US Federal Reserve to pause rising official interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bell Direct Market Analyst Grady Wulff to find out, along with details about China's economic stimulus and a warning from CSL.

SBS On the Money: US inflation continues to ease & CSL's currencies warning

The Reserve Bank has revised its forecasts for growth but still expects inflation to reach the top of its target band by 2025. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Harry Murphy Cruise from Morningstar to find out what it means for interest rates, plus Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets on market moves including record profits from ANZ and Macquarie.

SBS On the Money: The threats to the RBA's forecasts and record profits for ANZ and Macquarie

NAB has posted a 17% rise in half year profit to $4.07bn, but its shares, along with the rest of the banking sector, were punished. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Morningstar Senior Equities Analyst Nathan Zaia for more, plus hear from Evan Lucas from InvestSMART go through the rest of the day's market news, including another rate rise for the US.

SBS On the Money: Why NAB's record $4bn half year profit disappointed

Qantas Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson will take over from Alan Joyce as CEO when he retires at the end of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Transport Professor at The University of Sydney Business School Rico Merkert to find out more. Plus, hear from Perpetual Limited's Matt Sherwood on the latest on the sharemarket while Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ discusses the RBA's latest interest rates decision.

SBS On the Money: Surprise RBA rate rise and Qantas names new CEO

Australian house prices rose for a second consecutive month. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's sharemarket action with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.

SBS On the Money: Further signs Australia's property market has already bottomed

Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won a trademark case against US singer Katy Perry - Rhayna Bosch speaks with the designer. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market action with Heath Moss from HLM Investments.

SBS On the Money: Katie Perry v Katy Perry

Australia's annual inflation rate has eased from a 30-year high to 7 per cent but while prices for goods are lower, services are climbing. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne to find out why and what it says about the economy, plus the market reaction with Hebe Chen from IG Markets.

SBS On the Money: Inflation eases but prices for services at a 22 year high

Westpac says the housing correction is largely over with interest rates near their peak while three other factors supports the bank's revised price forecasts. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chief Economist Bill Evans for more, plus Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool takes a look at the day on the markets.

SBS On the Money: Is the housing correction over?

The government has backed all 51 recommendations into a review of the Reserve Bank. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Harcourt from UTS and Warren Hogan from Judo Bank for their take and what it means for Australia's central bank.

SBS On the Money: RBA to create new separate board to oversee interest rates

NAB says more than half of all Australians are stashing their cash in high interest savings accounts, driven by those in the 18 and 29 year old bracket. Rhayna Bosch speaks with NAB Personal Banking Executive Kylie Young to find out why. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mark Gardner from Maqro on the day's market action.

SBS On the Money: Younger people driving trend to high interest savings accounts

Consumer group CHOICE says the increasing dominance of third-party rental platforms has discriminatory impacts on prospective tenants. Rhayna Bosch speaks with CHOICE's Kate Bower for more. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves meanwhile speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics about the RBA's latest monthly board meeting minutes and why he's worried about the previous rate hikes and the impact on the economy.

SBS On the Money: Rental management technology concerns

Housing supply is not lifting in line with demand and that'll mean higher rents for longer and underpin home price rises. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Diana Mousina from AMP Capital to find out more including what can be done; plus the day on the markets with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under.

SBS On the Money: Australia's housing shortage and what can be done about it

The gold price has surged 12 per cent since March and is at a near record high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from State Street SPDR ETF to find out why along with the rest of the sharemarket themes.

SBS On the Money: Why gold is nearing a record high

Australia's unemployment rate remained at 3.5 per cent in March, with a record number of people in work despite softening economic conditions. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball to find out more, including what it means for interest rates, and why the tight labour market in the hospitality industry may be about to ease. Plus, Henry Jennings from Marcus Today takes a look at the day's market action.

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