SBS On the Money

Retail sales rose 0.7% in May as retailers brought forward sales and lifted promotional activity. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Zahra from the Australian Retailers Association to find out more, including what kind of products offer the best value right now for those with money to spend; plus hear from George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd for a wrap of the sharemark...

Australia's monthly inflation indicator spectacularly fell from 6.8% to 5.6% in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Chief Economist David Robertson to find out if it will mean a pause in official interest rate rises, plus Hebe Chen from IG Markets goes through the sharemarket reaction.

With tax time around the corner, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh to find out what it is looking out for, the changes to tax in the new year, and tips for taxpayers to speed up any returns. Plus, Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Management takes a quick look at the markets.

The Australian sharemarket has fallen to a three-month low as political instability in Russia and end of month selling impact the market. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under about the day on the market.

The Bank of England lifted interest rates more than expected overnight prompting markets to fall, with the Australian sharemarket extending its three-day loss to 3.5%, the biggest since the US regional banking crisis in March. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Raymond Chan from Morgans to find out why and to see what role China is playing; plus Evan Karatzas from UBS takes a look at...

The Australian share market had its third worst day of the year, with around $40bn wiped from the value of the ASX200. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elizabeth Tian from Citi to find out why; plus Qiang Tang from the University of Sydney School of Computer Science takes a look at what business can do to protect themselves from a growing number of cyber security incidents.

The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed ACCC's decision to block a tie-up between Telstra and TPG regional infrastructure on the basis of competition concerns. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to Telecommunications Analyst Paul Budde to find out what the future is for regional telecoms. NSW has introduced new laws protecting retail workers following a rise in assaults in the sect...

The Australian share market is at a two-month high despite the ongoing threat of even higher interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mike Jenneke from Credit Suisse to find out why, plus Rhayna Bosch talks to Andrew Campion from the ASX about the growing number of people turning to the share market.

Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6% in May increasing the chances of more official interest rate rises. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Callam Pickering from Indeed.com for more, and takes a deep dive into China's economy with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey as the nation pulls out more stops to reverse a slowdown post- COVID.

US inflation continued to ease at an annual pace of 4 per cent, so is that enough to convince the US Federal Reserve to pause rising official interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bell Direct Market Analyst Grady Wulff to find out, along with details about China's economic stimulus and a warning from CSL.

The Federal Government has adopted 14 of the 22 recommendations in the Quality of Advice Review including expanding the scope of advice to superannuation funds in a move designed to improve access and reduce the cost of advice for consumers, but what will this mean for consumer protections? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ASFA CEO Glen McCrea to find out more, plus the day on the...

A growing number of experts are lifting their forecast for peak interest rates in Australia increasing the chances of a recession. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with one of them, HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham. Oreana Financial's Isaac Poole takes a look at the sharemarket reaction, plus Kristy Jones of Equity Economics explains why a record number of people are now taking on mult...

A new report has found that a quarter of all residential property transactions were funded without a mortgage last year along the east coast of Australia. Rhayna Bosch speaks with the PEXA's Head of Research Mike Gill for more, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today for a wrap on the markets.

Australia's economy continued to slow, expanding at just 0.2% in the March quarter as interest rate rises impact the consumer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with BetaShares Chief Economist David Bassanese to find out if the nation can avoid a recession while VanEck's Jaime Hannah goes through the sharemarket reaction.

The Reserve Bank has lifted official interest rates to 4.1% in an attempt to return inflation to its target within a reasonable timeframe. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster and Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Masters for their take, while Luke McMillian from Ophir Asset Management takes a look at the market reaction.

The Fair Work Commission has approved a 5.75% rise to the minimum wage, but some economists fear that combined with stronger than expected inflation, flat productivity and accelerating home prices, it will force the Reserve Bank to lift official interest rates more than first thought. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jarden Group Chief Economist Carlos Cacho for his take, plus Tony...

Two-thirds of employers expect to offer workers a pay rise of 3 per cent or more according to a new survey by recruiters at Hays. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Managing Director Matthew Dickason to find out why, and asks for tips on how to approach a pay rise discussion. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves talks with Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the day's market action.

The Reserve Bank will consider a rise in the monthly inflation indicator at an annual pace of 6.8% in April as it meets to discuss interest rate next week. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Commonwealth Bank Economist Stephen Wu for more, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the sharemarket implications with Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners.

Qantas says its upcoming ultra-long haul flights to Europe and North America will see $400m of earnings in the first full year it has all 12 aircraft flying, and that many of its frequent flyers continue to prioritise travelling over other categories like entertainment and beauty. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the update with Etoro's Josh Gilbert, along with the latest commentary...

Global markets have rallied after a tentative deal by US lawmakers to lift its debt ceiling averting what could be a default in the world's largest economy and oil producer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elio D'Amato from Stockopedia for more, plus Rhayna Bosch talks with Chris Sheehan from NAB about the spike in selling scams in online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Gu...

The Reserve Bank has revised its forecasts for growth but still expects inflation to reach the top of its target band by 2025. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Harry Murphy Cruise from Morningstar to find out what it means for interest rates, plus Carl Capolingua from ThinkMarkets on market moves including record profits from ANZ and Macquarie.

NAB has posted a 17% rise in half year profit to $4.07bn, but its shares, along with the rest of the banking sector, were punished. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Morningstar Senior Equities Analyst Nathan Zaia for more, plus hear from Evan Lucas from InvestSMART go through the rest of the day's market news, including another rate rise for the US.

Qantas Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson will take over from Alan Joyce as CEO when he retires at the end of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Transport Professor at The University of Sydney Business School Rico Merkert to find out more. Plus, hear from Perpetual Limited's Matt Sherwood on the latest on the sharemarket while Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ discusses the RB...

Australian house prices rose for a second consecutive month. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's sharemarket action with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners.

Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won a trademark case against US singer Katy Perry - Rhayna Bosch speaks with the designer. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market action with Heath Moss from HLM Investments.