SBS On the Money

China's economy surprisingly expands by 5% in 2024, meeting the government's target, but can it be sustained? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB International Senior Economist Gerard Burg to find out; plus Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited goes through the sharemarket action, including a potential mega copper merger and opportunities for investors.

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.0% in December, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ to find out what it says about the economy, plus the latest on the sharemarket and opportunities for investors with Gemma Dale from nabtrade.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis about consumer confidence, the next interest rate cut and threats to the economy; plus Rena Sarumpaet discusses the day's market action with Julia Lee from FTSE Russell including the implications of weak Australian dollar and the importance of the upcoming reporting season.

The Australian dollar has tumbled to a near five year low against the US. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses what it means for investors with Kyle Rodda from capital.com.

Retail sales rose the most in nearly a year as Black Friday discounts enticed shoppers to spend, so just how big were the promotions and will they continue? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Rumbens from Deloitte Access Economics to find out; plus the day on the sharemarket including Star's growing woes, with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets.

Underlying inflation eased from an annual rate of 3.5% to 3.2% in November but SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Bloxham from HSBC to find out why it may not be enough to guarantee an interest rate cut this year; plus the day on the sharemarket and opportunties for investors with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics.

Building approvals fell 3.6% in November, so Rhayna Bosch asks My Bui from AMP, is Australia constructing enough homes? plus the day's market action along with international political developments with Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

A record 1,220,607 new vehicles were sold in Australia over 2024, up 0.3% on the previous year, but there are fears prices will rise over 2025. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tony Weber from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries to find out why; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through the day's market action with Elio D'Amato from Daylight Financial.

For the first time in nearly two years, the median national property price fell in December, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CoreLogic Australia's Tim Lawless to find out why, and to discover if there are housing hotspots for investors in the new year; plus Gemma Dale from nabtrade takes a look at the first trading day of the year, along with the reasons why the Australian doll...

The Australian sharemarket rose 7.5% over the last 12 months, losing steam towards the end of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the year that was, and discusses the opportunities for 2025 with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets; plus what it all means for your superannuation fund with Kirby Rappell from SuperRatings.

The consumer regulator says millions of Australians are paying more for electricity than they need to, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey for more; plus Robert Talevski from Activam Group takes a look at the final full ASX trading day of the year and looks towards 2025.

With shoppers set to spend big over the festive period despite higher cost of living pressures, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Sally Tindall from Canstar about what credit card users need to know about interest free day periods, Harry Murphy Cruise from Moody's Analytics goes through today's release of the RBA's December board meeting minutes, and Dianne Colledge from Morgans loo...

The ASX200 fell almost 3 per cent this week after the US Federal Reserve warned interest rates will take longer than expected to come down. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speak with Grady Wulff from Bell Direct to find out more; plus we discuss why shoppers are still prepared to spend more this Christmas season with Fleur Brown from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Association.

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.

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.

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 loo...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 t...