SBS On the Money

The Federal Government has tapped the Bank of England's Andrew Hauser to become the RBA's Deputy Governor. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Independent Economist Saul Eslake to find out more, including why the appointment came from outside the country; plus the latest on the markets with Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Harper Bernays.

Australian banks are coming together to invest $100m in an effort to improve customer protections against scammers. The Australian Banking Association's Anna Bligh explains why that may mean longer transfer times for some transactions, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital on the day on the markets and the rise of superannuation shareholders.

Australia's population could go from 26 million to 46 million within five decades according to projections from the Bureau of Statistics. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Demographer Ashley Fell from McCrindle to find out the implications for the nation. Plus, hear from RBA Governor Michele Bullock about why inflation is now being driven by domestic demand factors, and SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves...

CBRE says while workers are slowly returning to CBDs, those in Melbourne are doing so at a much slower pace. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the commercial real estate company's Head of Office and Capital Markets Research Tom Broderick to find out more, plus Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners takes a look at the day's market action.

Seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP last financial year, delayed that visit or did not see one because of rising costs, with younger people or those in disadvantaged areas most likely to give up those services according to the ABS. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Economics Senior Economist Kristy Jones to find out what can be done about it, plus the day on...

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.

New Zealand has recorded its biggest population surge in 30 years amid a rise in migration, so how similar is it to Australia? Rhayna Bosch speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves finds out if a continued slide in oil prices will impact inflation expectations with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap.

Australia's jobless rate has risen to 3.7% but a record 14.17m people are in work. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Blair Chapman to find out what it says about the labour market, plus the market reaction with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets Securities Limited.

Wages grew at the fastest pace in the 26 years the ABS has been tracking them at 1.3% in the September quarter, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with IFM Investors Chief Economist Alex Joiner to find out if it really is easing the rising cost of living, plus Dianne Colledge from Morgans takes a look a the market reaction including what lower US inflation means for interest rates.

Hear from Telstra CEO Vicki Brady as she explains how the telco is benefiting from last week's Optus outage, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan about consumer spending trends ahead of the all-important Christmas sales, while Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics goes though the day's market action, including CBA's $2.5bn quarterly c...

Operations are resuming at one of the nation's biggest ports following a cyber attack at the weekend. Rhayna Bosch speaks with cyber security expert Troy Hunt for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's sharemarket action including ANZ's record $7.4bn result with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd

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.

As NAB posts a full-year cash profit of $7.7bn, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Ross McEwan to find out how higher interest rates are affecting the bank's customers and what the future of the bank and mortgage market looks like, plus the day on the sharemarket including a contraction in Chinese consumer prices with market analyst Evan Lucas.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunications analyst Paul Budde to find out what needs to be done to improve the nation's infrastructure as Optus' systems go down impacting around 10 million people, plus the latest on the sharemarket with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions.

The RBA has lifted official interest rates to a near 12 year high of 4.35% so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out what it means for the economy, markets and mortgage repayments with Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese, Perpetual Head of Investment Strategy Matt Sherwood and RateCity Research Director Sally Tindall.

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.

The ACCC is urging Australians to shop around for the best NBN broadband deal following changes to wholesale prices. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey for more, plus the latest on the sharemarket with Ben Clark from TMS Capital including, whether US interest rates have truly peaked.

The IMF says the RBA should lift interest rates and the government should spend less on infrastructure to tackle inflation. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with International Monetary Fund Mission Chief to Australia Abdoul Aziz Wane, plus Hebe Chen from IG Australia goes through the day's sharemarket action.

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 com...

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.

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.

Annual inflation came in at a higher than expected 5.4 per cent with prices for services remaining at elevated levels. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters to find out what this means for the economy and interest rates, while Joe Youssef from Aerus Asset Management goes through the market reaction and implications.

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

Australia's wine industry has welcomed China's decision to review its tariffs on Australian imports so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lee McLean from Australian Grape & Wine to find out what's next, plus Kyle Rodda from capital.com explains why the Australian sharemarket has hit a one year low and if that presents any opportunities.

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.