SBS On the Money

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.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert to find out why the Australian sharemarket hit another record for a second day, despite slowing global growth, plus Rhayna Bosch takes a look at why Qantas is shutting down its Jetstar Asia unit with Ellis Taylor from Cirium.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEk to find out what's been driving the Australian sharemarket to a record high and if it can continue, plus Tys Ochhiuzzi discusses the rise of the Labubu plush toy that's gone viral despite the cost of living crisis with Dr Christina Anthony from the University of Sydney.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Daniel Ives from Wedbush and Alex Pollak, CIO at Loftus Peak about the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk as Tesla's share price tumbled overnight, plus a look at the day's sharemarket moves including Virgin Australia's IPO with Heath Moss from HLM Investments.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions as the ASX200 edges closer to a record and CBA breaches $300bn market cap, while Stephen Wu from the Commonwealth Bank goes through the latest economic growth numbers.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julie Lee from FTSE Russell about the impact of the Fair Work Commission's 3.5% rise to the minimum wage along with the rest of the day's sharemarket news, plus Rhayna Bosch finds out why petrol prices have risen despite a fall in the global oil price with Vivek Dhar from the Commonwealth Bank.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Talevski from Activam Group about the days market moves including why Trump's move to increase steel tariffs benefited Bluescope Steel, plus Rhayna Bosch discusses the latest increase in home values with Tim Lawless from Cotality.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Todd Hoare from LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited and Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital to find out why Australian investors looked past surging US Futures following Nvidia's strong earnings result and after a US court blocked Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Pat Bustamante from Westpac about today's monthly CPI Indicator which showed while prices remained within the RBA's target band, some essentials are rising and what it means for interest rates, plus the latest sharemarket thinking with Jun Bei Liu from Ten Cap.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Anderson from Strata Community Association (NSW) about why, with interest rates coming down, now may be a good time to check in on your capital works fund, plus Mike Jenneke from UBS goes through the day's market action including Telstra's new 5 year Connected Future 30 plan.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans about the day's market action including Donald Trump's market influence, while Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at job ad scams with ACCC Deputy Chairwoman Catriona Lowe.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Billy Leung from Global X to find out more about why Bitcoin has extended its rally, up nearly 50% since its April low to a record high, plus the day on the sharemarket with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Whelan from Barclay Pearce about how the lower interest rate environment is impacting markets while CBA shares continues to trade at record highs, and Rhayna Bosch takes a look at the gender wage gap between public and private companies with WGEA Chief Executive Mary Wooldridge.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld about the RBA's decision to cut interest rates and how US trade policy influenced its decision, plus Rhayna Bosch speaks with Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital to find out how it impacted the sharemarket

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from StoneX about the impact Moody's US credit rating cut is having on the sharemarket and preview's the RBA board meeting.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry to find out what's driving the sharemarket's recent run.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham to find out if Australia's tight labour market will impact the RBA's interest rate decision next week, plus a check on global markets with Elizabeth Tien from Citi.