SBS On the Money

Australia's unemployment rate fell from 4.1% in April to 4% in May, but there are evident signs of a softening in conditions. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses them with Westpac Senior Economist Pat Bustamante, along with the market reaction and latest on the Chemist Warehouse sharemarket listing with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today.

The Governance Institute of Australia says the average fixed remuneration of ASX 200 CEOs and Managing Directors have risen way above that of inflation. Naveen Razik speaks with Megan Motto to find out why, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market action including the continued frenzy in the AI space with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners.

The Australian sharemarket suffered its worst one day loss in six weeks as the market continues to push back on expectations for interest rate cuts. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mike Jenneke from UBS Global Wealth Management to find out more.

The European Central Bank has followed the Bank of Canada in cutting interest rates, so who is next, and what does it mean for investments? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap to find out.

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.

Australia's economy crawled just 0.1% higher in the March quarter, but on a per capital basis, it continued to contract. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver and Julia Lee from State Street Global Advisors to find out what it means for the economy, interest rates and the sharemarket.

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.

The Australian Financial Review's Rich List shows that 45 people over the age of 80 controls around $136 billion, and combined, they have 150 children. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Rich List co-editor Yolanda Redrup to find out more about the challenges around the intergenerational transfer of wealth, plus Grady Wulff from Bell Direct looks at the day's market action, including...

BHP has walked away from what would have been the biggest mining deal in a century. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at that along with all the day's market action with Elizabeth Tian from Citi.

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.

Retail sales only rose 1.3% over the year to April which is below inflation and population growth, just as shop owners prepare for the end of financial year sales season. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Joiner from IFM Investors and Robert Talevski from Activam to find out more, including what it means for shoppers, the implication for interest rates and the sharemarket.

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.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Mahjabeen Zaman from ANZ about the global factors driving the Australian sharemarket lower this week - and our own home-grown inflation forecasts ahead of next week’s local CPI data release.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Gemma Dale from NABTRADE on the latest market movements following the release of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes. And AI chip maker Nvidia takes centre stage as it reveals its quarterly profit results.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left official interest rates on hold in the country but warned a rise was a real consideration. Hear from Governor Adrian Orr, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the global implications and what it means for sharemarkets with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

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.

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.

New home sales surged 22 per cent in April but that's as buyers look to beat increased government regulations. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at housing policy from both sides of government with Tom Devitt from the HIA, plus the day's market action with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital

The chances of interest rates cuts in both the US and Australia rose markedly today as Australia's unemployment rate rose and US inflation eased. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Diana Mousina from AMP and Chris Weston from Pepperstone for more.

Is the government's projected $9.3 billion budget surplus inflationary? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis, S&P Global Ratings Lead Analyst Martin Foo, Economist Saul Eslake and Hebe Chen from IG Markets to find out more in this special in-depth edition of the podcast.

There are signs of a softening in employment conditions ahead of the federal budget, which the government says, may see inflation fall to the RBA's target earlier than what the central bank expects. Rhayna Bosch speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from City Index for more.

Household financial stress has reached an 8 year high, as wellbeing levels in Australia remain depressed. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Dean Pearson to find out more. Plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management.

84% of Australian workers already use artificial intelligence in the workplace whether they know it or not, but an increasing number of employers are wanting to hire people that are skilled in the technology. Tanya Dendrinos speaks with LinkedIn Australia New Zealand MD Matt Tindale for more, plus Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's sharemarket moves with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under

Consumers are complaining about 'bread and butter' telecommunications services, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with industry ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to find out more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions about the day on the sharemarket.

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.