SBS On the Money

The RBA is expected to signal that it is done with lifting interest rates when it releases its first monetary policy decision for the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Deuscue Bank Chief Economist Phil O'Donaghoe to find out more, including the structural changes happening at the central bank this year, plus the day on the sharemkaret with Alex Pikoulas from Harper Bernays.

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 wi...

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.

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.

Inflation in the US has accelerated potentially delaying interest rate cuts there while prices in China continues to decline. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the implications with Hong Kong based economist Janu Chan and Blackmore Capital's Marcus Bogdan including the fallout of the escalating conflict in the Red Sea.

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.

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.

A record $36.5bn was spent in the month of November as shoppers delay their October spending and bring forward their Christmas purchases to take advantage of the Black Friday sales, but what does that really say about the consumer? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Halmarick from the Commonwealth Bank to find out; plus Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool goes through the day...

A record number of new vehicles were sold in Australia in 2023 despite high petrol prices and interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Webber from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries to find out why, and how consumers can get a better deal in 2024, plus the day on the markets with Matt Wacher from Morningstar including his outlook for the new year.

Corporate Australia will likely spend more on technology this year, with cyber risks the top challenge for executives identified in a KPMG survey. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the firm's Brendan Rynne to find out more; plus why super funds saw above average returns in 2023 with Kirby Rippell from SuperRatings; we explore the pull-back on the Australian sharemarket with Luke Lar...

National housing values rose 8.1% in 2023, but with new listings rising, and interest rates set to fall later in the year, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic to find out where the opportunties are for buyers and sellers in 2024; plus Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under takes a look at the sharemarket which just missed record high today.

The S&P/ASX 200 closes just 15 points away from hitting a record high, so in this special edition of SBS On the Money: Market Day, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Talevski from Activam to find out more and to see what he thinks will do well in 2024

The Australian sharemarket continues to rally after a four day Christmas break as the iron ore price hits an 18- month high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap for all the day's market action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the year that was in business and finance with Kyle Rodda from capital.com including the top tories of the year and his outlook for 2024, plus Sally Tindall from RateCity offers her advice for anyone looking to buy last minute Christmas Gift Cards.

The Australian sharemarket hit a 10 month high while the Australian dollar reached a fresh 5 month high against the greenback, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Johnathan Tacadena from MPC Markets to find out more, plus ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gotlieb on why it is calling for greater powers to oversea mergers in Australia, and Gerard Brody from Super Consumers Australia explains how...

The Reserve Bank says it considered a rate rise earlier this month but SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP who thinks that rate will be cut numerous times next year; plus hear from Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital about the impact of the latest Red Sea attacks and her picks for 2024.

The ACCC has released its final report into the retail deposits inquiry, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at some of its recommendations with Finder finance expert Taylor Blackburn, plus the day on the markets with Kai Chen from MPC Markets including his outlook for 2024.

The US Federal Reserve says interest rates there could fall by 75 basis points so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today to find out what it means for investors. Plus Australia's jobless rate has risen to 3.9 per cent but Pat Bustamante from Westpac explains why it is still reflects a resilient employment market.

The government has delivered a lower budget deficit in its mid-year economic forecast, thanks to a strong labour market and commodity prices. Its mid-year economic update revealed government savings of around $12 billion. But real wage growth has slowed slightly more than expected, and there's no income or rent relief coming beyond existing measures.

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.

The Federal Government is introducing new laws to make getting financial advice more accessible by introducing a new class of profession, 'Qualified Advisers', which will be able to offer limited personal advice at banks, insurance companies and super funds. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Sarah Abood from the Financial Advice Association Australia to find out more; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçal...

Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about Australia's productivity problem, if it's a concern, the impact WFH is having and her take on the RBA's final board meeting next week; plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management.

Australia's biggest cities have fallen in the rankings of the world's most expensive. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barsali Bhattacharyya from the Economist Intelligence: EIU Unit to find out why; Gerard Brody from Super Consumers Australia's explains why a significant number of retirees are withdrawing just the minimum amount from their super; and Jody Fitzgerald from Morningst...

The CPI Indicator eased to 4.9% annually in October, reducing the chance of a December interest rate rise. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Katrina Ell from Moody's Analytics to see if it tells the real story about consumer prices; plus the market reaction with Niv Dagan from PEAK Asset Management.

Retail sales in the month of October fell 0.2% so did shoppers just hold back to spend up big at the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Wu from the Commonwealth Bank to find out; plus the day on the markets with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets including details on the recent strength in the Australian dollar.