SBS On the Money

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Heath Moss from HLM Investors about the day's market action including an in-depth look at the Nick Scali and QBE results, along with Donald Trump's new pick for a temporary role at the Federal Reserve Board.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP CEO Alexis George following the financial services company's half-year results to find out how she's feeling about the economy and how AI will impact it and its workforce, plus Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool goes through the day's sharemarket moves including his take on the issues the market operator, ASX, is facing.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Walsh from Sarto Advisory Pty Ltd about the day's share market action as it hits another record and to find out more about an ASX mix-up which incorrectly saw it attach a market announcement to TPG Telecom forcing it to cancel millions of dollars worth of trades. Plus, hear from News Corp CEO Robert Thomson as he delivers an AI warning at the company's results announcement.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Weber from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries about how plug-in hybrids are emerging as important transition technology for Australians, Dean Pearson from NAB explains why migrants are becoming increasingly optimistic and Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital goes through the day's market action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from StoneX to find if if the US economy is slowing down faster than expected as jobs data points to disappointing jobs gains.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP and Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners to find out what a 10 per cent US import tariff on Australian products means for the economy and investors, plus is Canva making its way onto the sharemarket soon?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at whythe US Federal Reserve left official interest rates on hold with Brendan Rynne from KPMG along with fresh data showing Australians splurged at the end of financial year sales. Plus Elizabeth Tian from Citi goes through the day's market action including the crash in the copper price.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Besa Deda from Willam Buck and Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions to find out why today's lower inflation reading is likely to tip the Reserve Bank into cutting interest rates in August.

China has driven a recovery in Australia's wine export industry but it faces significant challenges amid structural change, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Peter Bailey from Wine Australia to find out more, plus Kai Chen from MPC Markets goes through the day's sharemarket action and previews the upcoming reporting season.

A big start to the business week with the US and the European Union announcing a major trade deal. Liz Maddock gets the latest on that from Hebe Chen, Market Analyst at Vantage Australia. And Laurie Lawira speaks to Chief CommSec Economist Ryan Felsman about the CommSec State of the States report.

The Australian share market has finished the week in the red; mining and gold stocks dragged the ASX-200 down as the iron ore price fell below US$100. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Medallion Financial Group's managing director Michael Wayne.

The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annual address to the Anika Foundation.

Australian and Japanese shares have closed in the green following Donald Trump's announcement of a trade deal with Japan. The ASX-200 led by the materials and financial sectors. Stephanie Youssef spoke with the founding manager of Activam Group, Robert Talevski. Plus, the Australian Federal Police and Australian Banking Association have joined forces to warn Australians to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals. They say many people are knowingly, or unknowingly, becoming “money mules” for criminals, who use their bank accounts to make their funds appear legitimate. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

The Australian sharemarket has closed flat after opening higher, as strong gains in healthcare and materials were offset by a second straight day sell-off in bank shares, seeing investors moving towards the miners. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Todd Hoare, the chief investment officer at LGT Crestone. Plus, the Reserve Bank has revealed its reasoning behind its decision to keep interest rates on hold at July's board meeting, saying lowering them wouldn't have been consistent with its strategy of easing monetary policy in a “cautious” approach. Independent economist Chris Richardson says it means an August rate cut is likely.

The Australian share market has suffered its worst one-day decline since Donald Trump announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs in April. The ASX 200 closing 1 per cent down; a stark contrast from Friday's record close. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Blueberry Markets analyst Zoran Kresovic about why that was expected. Plus, a new joint report by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute has found a quarter of HR professionals surveyed now classify workers aged 51 to 55 as "older". Stephanie Youssef spoke with Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, Robert Fitzgerald.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Mahjabeen Zaman from ANZ about why the Australian and US sharemarket hit yet another record despite ongoing global uncertainties and also delves into the Chinese and Japanese economies, plus Stephanie Youssef speaks with Tery Rawnsley from KPMG about how Australia's soft birthrate may hinder its economy in the future.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Nick Stenner from Bank of America about the rise in Australia's unemployment rate to 4.3% to find out what it says about the labour market and means for interest rates, while Henry Jennings from Marcus Today goes through market reaction, plus Mariam Veiszadeh from the AICD checks in on how corporate Australia is tackling diversity in boardrooms.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Niv Dagan from Peak Asset Management about the day's market action including how US tariffs have hit inflation in the country, plus Stephane Youssef discusses ABS housing data with My Bui from AMP.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jonathan Shead from State Street Investment Management about why China's economy is growing faster than expected despite global headwinds, plus the RBA's Michele Bullock on its proposal to end debit and credit card surcharges.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com about the day's market action including the renewed interest in iron ore as PM Anthony Albanese pitches Australian steel with China.

Australian markets seesaw after US President Donald Trump announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canada, seeing the Australian dollar reverse most of its gains. Blackmore Capital's chief investment officer, Marcus Bogdan, joins Stephanie Youssef with the details. Plus - a new taskforce, known as a 'fusion cell', has been set up to target a rising number of romance scams. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe spoke more about the significant development.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Darren Thompson from Equity Trustees about the day's sharemarket action including Nvidia's record run and CSL's response to Trump's proposed tariffs; plus Stephanie Youssef finds out why rental price growth is stalling with Nicola Powell from Domain.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett about the day's sharemarket news including Trump's copper and pharma tariff threats, plys Stephanie Youssef discusses ACMA's latest findings on telco complaints with member Samantha Yorke.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the RBA didn't cut interest rates in July with Katrina Ell from Moody's Analytics, and how the market reacted with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Benjamin Picton from Rabobank Australia, Adelaide Timbrell from ANZ and Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management to preview the July RBA interest rate decision.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alister Haigh as he steps down as CEO from Haigh's Chocolates as a non-family member prepares to lead the company for the first time in it's 110 year history, plus Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management on the day's market action including why US shares continue to close at record highs.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Matt Wacher from Morningstar about what appears to be a sector rotation on the Australian sharemarket and looks into the manager's recent note which asks if the cost of living crisis is over?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Professor Daswin De Silva from La Trobe University to find out more about a cyber attack which hit Qantas and Martin Lakos from Macquarie goes through the day's market action including another record for the ASX200.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from Cotality to find out how the property market performed over the last 12 months and to get his take on where the hotspots will be in the new financial year, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets takes us through the first trading day of FY26 and looks into the year ahead.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ATO Assistant Commissioner Robert Thomson to find out what the Taxation Office is targeting during tax return season and to get his top tips, while George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management looks back at the financial year that was and gives his predictions for the next 12 months.

It appears the volatility in global politics hasn't translated to local markets, with the ASX-200 remaining relatively calm for most of the week. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore spoke with Stephanie Youssef. Plus, Deloitte has released its latest Business Outlook and, despite global economic uncertainty, the Australian economy is expected to experience modest growth over the next few years. For more, Deloitte Access Economics Head Pradeep Philip spoke about the need for reform to boost productivity.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chris Weston from Pepperstone about the day's market action including why US dollar weakness is the talk of traders, plus James Koval from ASFA looks at what the banking and financial regulator has released some detail super fund performance details and checks in to see how your super balance compares.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Harry Murphy Cruise from Oxford Economics about what's driving inflation lower and what it means for interest rates while Michael McCarthy from moomoo takes a look at the day on the sharemarket including Virgin Australia's second day on the ASX and another record for the Commonwealth Bank.

US and Australian markets have rallied after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Plus, Virgin Australia's shares take-off after re-listing on the ASX-200. Blackmore Capital's Yu Yi spoke with Ricardo Goncalves.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Rennie from Westpac and Raymond Chan from Morgans to find out how the US strike on Iran is impacting financial markets, commodities and in the implication for petrol prices.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Lochlan Halloway from Morningstar to find out why investors lost confidence as the ASX ends its five week winning streak and takes a closer look at two big deals entering the market, a potential takeover of Santos and the relisting of Virgin Australia.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Pat Bustamante about why the US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold despite repeated pressure from Donald Trump, plus Ben Clark from TMS Capital Ltd on the day's sharemarket news, including a continued tumble in the iron ore price.

Australian markets fall ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates – as oil continues its rally. Perpetual Limited's head of investment strategy, Matt Sherwood joins Rhayna Bosch with the details. Plus - Optus faces a $100 million fine, one of the largest consumer law penalties in Australian history. Stephanie Youssef speaks with Australian Communications Consumer Action Network CEO Carrol Bennett about the significance of the development.

Investors take a breath as news headlines pour in from the Middle-East. Still, oil remains a point of concern with the impacts on inflation yet to materialise. For more Rhayna Bosch speaks with James Gerrish, Lead Portfolio Manager at Shaw and Partners. Plus where Australia ranks on global competitiveness - CEDA Chief Economist Cassandra Winzar weighs in.

Energy stocks soar amid rising oil prices and the largest ever cash bid in the Australian Energy sector. Plus –ASIC gears up to launch a formal review into the ASX following what it called significant, and repeated operational and technical failings. Rhayna Bosch speaks with David Walsh a Wealth Advisor with Sarto Advisory.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver about the impact of the rising tensions in the Middle-East and Iran as oil prices surge and the flow on for motorists.

Oil prices climbed almost 5 per cent overnight as US-Iran tensions escalate, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank to find out why and what it means for petrol prices, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets for his take on the latest sharemarket moves, while Alan Kirkland from ASIC explains why it has joined other global regulators to target so called, finfluencers.