SBS On the Money

Ricardo Gonçalves examines why Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis now expects the RBA to begin cutting interest rates in 2027 instead of 2028, while still forecasting two more rate rises before then. Plus, the Australian sharemarket ends a four-day losing streak, with miners leading the gains as gold and uranium stocks rally, while Telstra slips further following its recent network outage. Dianne...

The Australian sharemarket fell for a fourth straight session as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment, while energy stocks outperformed and Telstra gained ground. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Nick Schoenmaker from Portfolio Construction Management about the day’s market moves, and Nick Schoenmaker also explains what t...

The Australian sharemarket opened sharply lower as renewed hostilities in the Middle East rattled investors, before recovering most of its losses by the close. Energy stocks surged on a jump in oil prices, while Telstra slid after a network outage sent its shares to their lowest level since February. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett about the d...

In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Piers Bolger, Chief Investment Officer at Infinity Asset Management, about the Australian sharemarket’s decline, the impact of Microsoft’s latest job cuts and whether global companies are overinvesting in AI.

Petrol prices are edging higher after the fuel excise discount was halved, but why haven't they jumped by the full amount?

Australians are buying new cars at a record pace despite ongoing cost of living pressures, with June sales reaching an all-time monthly high and electric vehicles and utes dominating the market.

Australian shares ended the day little changed, but there is plenty happening beneath the surface. AMP Chief Investment Officer Anna Shelley explains why many superannuation funds delivered double-digit returns last financial year, the role global markets including South Korea played, and whether recent volatility could reshape investment strategies. Plus, Rory Cunningham from the ASX unpacks the...

The new financial year has begun with a weaker tone for investors, as the ASX 200 fell 0.6 per cent and Australia's housing market recorded its biggest monthly decline since June 2022. SBS On the Money examines what is driving the latest property data with Tim Lawless, Head of Research at Cotality, before unpacking the day's market moves, sector rotation and takeover speculation with Hebe Chen, Ma...

The Australian sharemarket ended the financial year with a modest gain, trailing the strong performance of global markets, but many Australians are still set to see healthy returns in their super. SBS On the Money speaks with Kai Chen, Head of Investment at MPC Markets, about why the ASX underperformed overseas markets, and Jeff Brunton, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at HESTA, on why diversified...

The ASX 200 rallied 0.7 per cent in a late-session surge ahead of the final trading day of the financial year, with tech stocks leading the gains. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant about why the corporate watchdog says superannuation trustees must do more to protect members from high fees and risky investments on investment platforms. Plus, Kyle Rodda from Capital.com...

The Australian sharemarket finished higher despite a volatile session and a global technology sell-off that triggered a second circuit breaker in South Korea this week. Apple price hikes and concerns over AI valuations weighed on tech stocks, while gold miners found support and the ASX closed the week down 0.9 per cent. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tom Wickenden from Betashares about what drove t...

Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in May despite a cooling labour market, but what does it mean for the Reserve Bank after inflation also ticked higher? Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Indeed APAC Senior Economist Callam Pickering about the outlook for interest rates, before LGT Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Scott Haslem explains why investors moved into defensive stocks...

Australia's inflation rate eased in May, offering some relief to households, but sticky underlying price pressures suggest the Reserve Bank may not be finished with interest rates just yet

With tax time approaching, ATO Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen explains why Australians should avoid lodging returns too early and how waiting for pre-filled information could help prevent delays and costly mistakes. Plus Stockspot CEO Chris Brycki speaks with Ricardo Gonçalves about how the latest changes to SMSFs may influence the sharemarket. With tax time approaching, ATO Assistant Commis...

Australia’s sharemarket edged lower as investors weighed a softer property market and fresh company news. Cotality Research Director Tim Lawless joins the podcast to explain why auction clearance rates have fallen to their lowest level since April 2020, what rising withdrawals mean for the housing market, and the opportunities and risks facing buyers and sellers. Then, Mark Gardner, CEO of MPC Mar...

The Australian sharemarket fell sharply on Friday as a 5.6 per cent plunge in BHP shares weighed heavily on the ASX 200, offsetting gains from CSL, energy stocks and the major supermarkets. BHP's decline followed a cost blowout at its Canadian potash project, although the mining giant's shares remain up around 70 per cent over the past year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Andrew...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Trustees Chief Investment Officer Darren Thompson about the next move in US interest rates after the Federal Reserve left them on hold, along with his outlook for the market.

The Australian sharemarket climbed to a nine-week high despite weakness in energy stocks as falling oil prices weighed on the sector, while BHP and Macquarie reached record levels and ARN Media surged after settling a legal dispute. Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Cameron Gleeson, Senior Investment Analyst at Betashares, about the market moves, Wall Street’s latest record close and SpaceX’s continue...

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, but warns inflation is likely to remain elevated and has left the door open to further rate rises. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters about the RBA’s decision and what it means for households, businesses and the economy. Plus, the Australian sharemarket recovered from early losses...

The Australian sharemarket jumped 1.3 per cent to its highest close since mid-April after the US and Iran agreed to an interim deal to end hostilities in the Middle East, easing investor concerns and sending oil prices sharply lower. In this episode, Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners breaks down the market rally, the impact of falling oil prices, and why airlines, miners and other major stoc...

The ASX 200 has surged to a five-week high following comments from US President Donald Trump that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent. But haven’t we been here before? Also, Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises US$75 billion ahead of its much-anticipated Nasdaq debut. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Matt Wacher, chief investment officer at Jana Investment Advisers.

With just one sleep to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, SBS On the Money explores the business behind the world’s biggest sporting event. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mark Andersen, Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation at UBS Global Wealth Management CIO, about the economic opportunities and investment themes emerging from football’s global reach. Plus, Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist at U...

Australia’s largest listed companies are more gender-diverse than ever, with only four all-male boards remaining across the ASX 300, but new research reveals progress has stalled in other areas, including cultural diversity, disability and LGBTIQ+ representation. Stephanie Youssef explores the findings with David Evans, Managing Partner at Watermark Search.

The global AI investment boom is gathering pace, with OpenAI signalling its intention to eventually join rivals Anthropic and SpaceX on the US sharemarket, potentially fuelling another wave of capital raising worth hundreds of billions of dollars across the industry. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Loftus Peak Chief Investment Officer Alex Pollak about what the AI listing race mea...

The ASX 200 closed 0.7% lower on Friday, extending its weekly decline to 1.2%, as mining stocks came under pressure from a three-month low in iron ore prices. Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto all fell, while the major banks also weakened. Bucking the trend was healthcare giant CSL, which jumped 5.8% for its strongest gain in more than four years. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bluebe...