SBS On the Money

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd about the day's market moves including how the US government shutdown will impact the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, plus a preview of Nvidia's quarterly results.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Maree Kilroy from Oxford Economics Australia about the latest home loan data which shows lending to investors hit a record high to find out what it means for supply; plus James Gerrish from Market Parters takes a look at the day's market action and reveals what he's telling his clients.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac's Matt Hassan about a dramatic rise in consumer confidence, despite reaccelerating inflation and diminishing prospects of lower interest rates; plus the day on the sharemarket with Jamie Hannah from VanEck, including a closer look at the Commonwealth Bank's latest profit result.

Growing optimism that the US government shutdown could end this week has lifted share markets, including the ASX-200. Plus, ANZ has reported a full-year cash profit of $5.8 billion, down by 14 per cent after factoring in legal penalties and the costs of mass redundancies. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, CEO of Deep Data Analytics.

Tesla shareholders have approved a US$1 trillion dollar compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, tying him to the electric vehicle maker for a decade. Plus, the Australian sharemarket has followed Wall Street on a downward tilt, thanks to concerns over tech stock valuations and economic uncertainty. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Heath Moss, Portfolio Manager at HLM Investments.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Michael Wayne from Medallion Financial about the day's sharemarket action including why investors were disappointed with NAB's $7.1bn cash earnings full- year report.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Rachael Lucas from BTC Markets about bitcoin's latest plunge while Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions takes a look at the day's trading action including a global sell-off triggered by interest rate and AI valuation concerns.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Laura Cooper from Nuveen and Gemma Dale from nabtrade about the RBA's decision to leave interest rates on hold and why its revised inflation forecasts risks an end to its rate cutting cycle.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac CEO Anthony Miller about the bank's full-year results to find out what will drive growth in the future, and takes a look at the market reaction with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Grady Wulff from Bell Direct about the day's market action including how the interest rate outlook is impacting the market and AI profitability.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with market analyst Evan Lucas about the implications of another US interest rate cut, talk a follow up in December isn't assured and what it means for AI investment; plus the AFR's Yolanda Redrup on the trends making young people rich.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Belinda Allen from the Commonwealth Bank who is now predicting an end to the Reserve Bank cutting cycle, following a stronger than expected rise in September quarter inflation, while Sally Auld from NAB says there's still a chance of a cut in May; plus a look at the market reaction with Jun Bei Liu fom TenCap.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Australia's Special Envoy to Southeast Asia Nicholas Moore to find out how regional leaders feel about doing business with Australians as he attends the ASEAN summit; plus Michael Jenneke from UBS Management takes a look at the day's sharemarket action as CSL and Wisetech shares crash.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Elio D'Amato from EnviroInvest about why investors are increasingly optimistic of a US China trade deal ahead of leadership talks, as some global central banks prepare to cut interest rates this week.

The ASX-200 has ended the week in the red, as investors await the outcome of Donald Trump's much-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit next week. Attention is also turning to the release of key September CPI data in the US, despite the government shutdown.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the day's market action and an RBA research report on critical minerals with Elizabeth Tian from Citi, plus Mahnaz Angury speaks with workplace law expert Giuseppe Carabetta from University of Technology Sydney about the impact of a recent work from home ruling in favour of a bank employee, to reject a request to return to the office.

The gold price has seen its worst one day fall in 12 years as gold stocks tumble after their recent run. Similarly, rare earths also slide. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Cameron Gleeson from Betashares and Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool to find out why some investors are pressing the sell button and offers a reality check.

The Australian sharemarket hit a record high for a second time in a week as the US and Australia strike a rare earths supply deal, but it was BHP that was a real stand out today. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Catherine Allfrey from Wavestone Capital to find out if the sector is worth the hype and what else is driving investors.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in the US meeting President Donald Trump but has a delicate balancing act considering how important China is to Australia. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP and David Scutt from Forex.com to find out what it means for Australia and the market reaction.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Oreana Private Wealth Chief Investment Officer Isaac Poole in Asia, who says some traditional gold buyers are tapping out of the market at current record levels, plus a look at the day's market action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chris Brycki from Stockspot while Stephanie Youseff talks with Alex Joiner from IFM Investors about the rise in the unemployment rate to a near four year high, what it means for interest rates and why the sharemarket hit a record as a result.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with McCrindle Social Researcher Ashley Fell about thegrowing trend for Australians to have fewer kids, and later in life; plus Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Services looks through the day's sharemarket moves including what he is telling his clients.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets about the rise on rare earths along with the rest of the day's sharemarket action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves speaks with Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners about the day's market news including the impact of geopolitics including the holding ceasefire in Gaza; plus hear from Treasurer Jim Chalmers as he addresses changes to superannuation.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets about the day's market action, including how investors are feeling following the potential Gaza peace deal, the future for gold and the outlook for silver, which hit a near 45 year high.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Talevski to see how the Gaza peace deal has impacted markets; and Ricardo takes a look at Australia's crypto regulatory space with Gemini's Saad Ahmed.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital about the day's market action, including gold's new milestone and how her firm is using AI to invest; plus Nick Tuffley from ASB Bank goes through why the RBNZ cut interest rates more than expected and what it means for Australian travellers going to New Zealand.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management Australia Management about the day's sharemarket action, including ASIC's approval of Cboe Australia's listing market.

The ASX-200 has started the week in the red, as a tech sell-off offset strong gains by gold and copper miners. Plus, Japanese stocks have hit a record high just a day after the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party named Sanae Takaichi as its leader. For more, Rena Sarumpaet spoke with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management. As annual superannuation statements start to arrive in the mail, Australians are being urged to not ignore them with research from Canstar showing about a fifth of respondents only check their super once every few years - or never. For more on how a financial health check could benefit your nest egg, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Canstar Data Insights Director Sally Tindall.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited about the days sharemarket action including the opportunites for investors.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Callam Pickering about the latest household spending data and what it means for interest rates, plus Henry Jennings from Marcus Today on the days market action.

The Australian sharemarket has fallen flat, as investors react to the US government shutdown and reports of China temporarily banning purchases of BHP's iron ore. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management. Plus, Australian house prices continue to rise, as the Albanese Government's Home Guarantee scheme is expanded to all first home buyers. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Tim Lawless, Asia-Pacific research director at Cotality.

Despite solid gains by the gold miners, a sell-off in energy stocks – fuelled by a continued decline in oil prices – has dragged the Australian sharemarket. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Jonathan Shead, Head of Investment at State Street Investment Management. Plus, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.6 percent, as expected, at its September board meeting. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics abut what the government's final budget outcome says about the economy; plus Kyle Rodda from Capital.com on the day's sharemarket action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP and Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital about the reaction to a US decision to apply 100% import tariffs to pharmaceutical products from Wednesday, plus all the latest from the sharemarket.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves delves into Barrenjoey's report on the industries most exposed to technological change and AI with Johnathan McMenamin; plus the day on the sharemarket with Mark Gardner from MPC Markets.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Bloxham from HSBC about today's stronger than expected inflation figures and what it means for interest rates, plus the day on the sharemarket with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Michael McCarthy from MooMoo Australia about the day's market action including Myer's disappointing profit result, and Nvidia's huge OpenAI deal.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management about the day's sharemarket action while Stephanie Youssef looks through the latest AMP research with Ben Hillier which reveals half of Australians don't feel financially confident as they approach retirement.

Stephanie Youssef speaks with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management for the day's sharemarket news, including whether AI is in bubble territory, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves goes through the upcoming age pension changes with Joshua Parisotto from HESTA.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Blair Chapman from Seek about the latest jobs data which showed a near 41,000 fall in full-time jobs; Lochlan Halloway from Morningstar takes a look at the day's sharemarket action including the reaction to the US Federal Reserve's first interst rate cut this year; and Stephanie Youssef discusses the future of chocolate prices with Paul Joules from Rabobank.

Parents and grandparents are increasingly offering financial assistance to family members with 20 per cent saying they provided help in the last quarter, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS Economist Stephen Wu to find out to what extent they're helping. Plus Kyle Rodda from capital.com looks through the day's sharemarket action and previews the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.