SBS On the Money

Hearing implant maker Cochlear has delivered a $305m full-year underlying profit up 10 per cent as it seeks to continue to grow earnings in the new year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with its CEO, Dig Howitt about the hearing implant maker's future and investment in technology. Plus, Pat Bustamante from St George on what easing wages mean for the economy and interest rates.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has posted a record full-year cash profit as it avoided a cash back war on mortgages, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Marnie Baker for more, including why the bank's not concerned about rising interest rates on its borrowers. Plus, the day on the markets with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management and Rhayna Bosch talks with Angela Jackson from...

The Commonwealth Bank has delivered a record full-year cash profit of $10.16bn. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Matt Comyn for his take on the results, the bank's future and the way it is navigating the slowing economy. Plus, James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners goes through the sharemarket reaction, along with news of a ratings downgrade for US mid-sized banks and what Chines...

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at corporate reporting season with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management & Rhayna Bosch speaks with Luke Achterstraat from COSBOA for his take on the small business space.

The ACCC has denied a merger of ANZ and Suncorp's banking arm. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bell Direct's Grady Wulff to explore the implications and to take a look at the rest of the day's market action.

The rising cost of living is seeing shoppers pulling back by focusing on essentials, buying less or switching to cheaper brands. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Brian Walker from the Retail Doctor Group to go through today's retail sales volumes numbers and finds out which categories are set to experience continued discounting & Gemma Dale from nabtrade goes through the day's mark...

Economists at three of Australia's big four banks are now predicting interest rates will remain at 4.1 per cent for an extended period, effectively calling peak rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with one of them, Matthew Hassan at Westpac to find out more & gets the market reaction from Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners, including what a downgrade to the US credit rating means for...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held official interest rates at 4.1% at its August board meeting, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses its impacts with Deloitte Access Economics' Stephen Smith & Rhayna Bosch talks with Martin Lakos from Macquarie for the sharemarket impacts.

Investors sat on the sidelines on Monday as they ponder the RBA's Tuesday interest rate decision. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elio D'Amato from Stockopedia to find out what the market expects will happen. Plus, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Natalie Thompson from the Electric Vehicle Council to discuss the latest uptake in EVs in Australia.

The US Federal Reserve has removed expectations of a US recession from its forecasts as it lifts official interest rates there to 5.5%. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jody Fitzgerald from Morningstar for her thoughts and market implications.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market moves with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital and discusses how to tackle the upcoming reporting season.

We begin our seasonal CEO Series with Peter Gray, ZIP Chief Operating Officer, who speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about the group's latest financial results, economic outlook and upcoming legislation. Plus, Matt Cowgill from SEEK goes through the June labour force report which shows unemployment remains at 3.5%, while Elizabeth Tian from Citi explains the market reaction.

Rio Tinto has posted its best period of iron ore production in five years. But as China's economy slows, what does it mean for iron ore producers like it and BHP? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Fat Prophets Resources Analyst David Lennox for more; and takes a look at the day on the markets with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners.

A review by ASIC and APRA has identified a lack of progress and insufficient urgency in super funds embracing the retirement income covenant, designed to improve members' retirement outcomes. It comes as many Australians leave a significant portion of their superannuation behind at death. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press for more; plus Robert Talevs...

China's economy expanded by a less than expected 6.3% in the second quarter compared with a year ago. With the nation seeing weaker exports and a loss in consumer confidence amid a downturn in the property market, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a detailed look at the workings of the nation and what it means for investors with the Raymond Chan who is the Head of Asian Desk at Morgans.

Current Deputy Reserve Bank Governor, Michele Bullock has been appointed new RBA Governor, replacing Philip Lowe from September. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Chief Economist Richard Yetsenga for his thoughts and to find out why he now thinks interest rates in Australia are likely to be on an extended pause. Plus, Nick Schoenmaker CFA, FRM from Drummond Capital Partners take...

The Australian sharemarket and dollar surged as US inflation eased to a two year low of 3 per cent on an annual basis. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at what it means for shares and currencies with Chris Weston from Pepperstone.

The Reserve Bank is making some changes to the way it conducts its monthly interest rate meeting, including less frequency and more transparency. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver for more; and gets the market reaction with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

In an SBS World News exclusive, Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Bill Evans on his achievements and lessons learnt and the advice he's offering to those in power and those looking to enter the industry as he prepares to step down from the role which he has held for more than 30 years. Plus, Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics takes a look at the day on...

China recorded no inflation in the month of June so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets to find out what it says about the economy and why he's worried; plus Tys Occhiuzzi talks with education consultant Lisa Bryant about the latest chances to the Child Care Subsidy.

The Australian sharemarket closed at at three month low as investors worried about a resilient US economy which may see global interest rates rise higher for longer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions for more; plus the outlook for superannuation with Kirby Rappel from SuperRatings.

More than 580,000 new vehicles were sold in the first half of 2023, despite the rising cost of living. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the industry with Peter Griffin from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for more; plus Evan Lucas from Investsmart explains why the Australian sharemarket fell more than 1 per cent today; while Rhayna Bosch speaks with social media ex...

Rents around the country are 11.8 per cent higher than a year ago according to PropTrack data, so Farah Farouque from Tenants Victoria takes a look at what can be done about it; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the latest sharemarket moves with Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets.

The Reserve Bank has held official interest rates at 4.1% to give it more time to assess how its previous 12 increases over the space of 15 months has impacted the economy. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with St George Senior Economist Jarek Kowcza and Perpetual's Matt Sherwood to find out what this means for future moves, and the implications for investments.

National property prices rose for a fourth consecutive month despite higher interest rates so Rhayna Bosch speaks with CoreLogic's Tim Lawless to find out more, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses whether Virgin Australia will list on the ASX following the biggest IPO this year debuted on the sharemarket today with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.