SBS On the Money

SBS On The Money: Jobs in-depth with independent economist Saul Eslake

April 14, 2022 08:25 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Australia's jobless rate, when unrounded, hit 3.95% in March, the lowest it has ever been in the history of the ABS monthy job ads series, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks in depth with independent economist Saul Eslake to find out if this is a true reflection of the state of the employment market, what it means for the economy and interest rates; plus Jessica Amir from Saxo Markets for her wrap on the day on the sharemarket.

SBS On the Money: Why is NZ's central bank lifting rates when Australia's isn't?

April 13, 2022 07:24 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lifted its official cash rate by the most in 22 years as it tries to tame inflation, as US consumer prices rise the most since 1981 so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr in Auckland; plus the day on the markets with James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners.

SBS On the Money: Ultra low vacancy rates driving surging rental prices

April 12, 2022 08:33 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Homelessess is likely to become a bigger problem as rents surge, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with SQM Research Managing Director Louis Christopher for more, plus NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster explains why businesses are increasingly confident despite rising price pressures, and Tony Sycamore from City Index goes through the day's market action.

SBS On the Money: RBA says house prices may fall 15 per cent in two years

April 08, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

The RBA says house prices may fall 15 per cent in two years if mortgage rates rise by 200 basis points, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick to find out if borrowers can afford it; plus Marcus Bodgan from Blackmore Capital on the day on the markets.

SBS On the Money: Why the RBA is likely to lift rates soon

April 05, 2022 08:13 - 12 minutes - 22 MB

The Reserve Bank has held official interest rates at a record low of 0.1 per cent, but has changed its language suggesting rates may rise soon. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out what it means for borrowers and the share market.

SBS On the Money: What can be expected from the RBA's next board meeting?

April 04, 2022 08:16 - 5 minutes - 10.3 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Alex Pikoulas from Harper Bernays for his take on the day on the markets and to preview tomorrow's Reserve Bank meeting on interest rates.

SBS On The Money: Is there a house price correction on the way?

April 01, 2022 08:01 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Credit Suisse energy analyst Saul Kavonic about the role of Australia in Europe's energy crisis, asks CoreLogic's head of research Tim Lawless if there's a house price correction on the way, and gets the lowdown on the state of the Australian sharemarket from HLM Investments equities advisor Heath Moss.

SBS On the Money: What record job vacancies mean for business

March 31, 2022 08:35 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves talks with Indeed Chief Economist Callam Pickering about record job vacancies and the impact on employers trying to recruit.

SBS On the Money: Can Australia afford the cost of living budget measures?

March 30, 2022 06:23 - 9 minutes - 16.5 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with EY Chief Economist Cherelle Murphy about the impact of the federal budget on the economy, net debt and interest rates; while Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett goes through the budget's sharemarket winners and losers.

SBS On the Money: Where can your study in economics lead you?

March 29, 2022 07:06 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

The RBA says there is a confidence gap limiting females from progressing in the sector. However, economics also suffers a so-called brand issue. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with RMIT Senior Economics Lecturer Leonora Risse and Barrenjoey Chief Economist Jo Master to find out how to attact more females into economics.

SBS On the Money: How the budget may tackle rising petrol prices

March 28, 2022 09:27 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MB

There may be a reduction in the fuel excise to help ease rising fuel costs, but CommSec's Craig James argues there might be a better way.

SBS On the Money: How high can interest rates go?

March 24, 2022 07:32 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA's Gareth Aird to find out how household debt may influence how aggressive the RBA when it comes to lifting interest rates, plus the latest on the markets and WA's decision to claim Crown 'unfit' to hold.

SBS On the Money: How long does it take to save for a home deposit?

March 23, 2022 06:35 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MB

Domain's Nicola Powell explains the cultural shift needed as house price growth outpaces that of incomes; plus Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners on the day's market action including airlines lifting their ticket prices.

SBS On the Money: The business case for embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

March 22, 2022 07:30 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MB

Miriam Moeller from the University of Queensland Business School explains how a neurodiverse workforce can add value to an organisation; plus Jessica Amir from Saxo Markets with the latest on the markets.

SBS On the Money: Government lauches cryptocurrencies review

March 21, 2022 07:52 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MB

Swinbourne University's Dimitrios Salampasis explains what that government will be looking at in its review of cryptocurrencies, plus Daylight Financial Group's Elio D'Amato takes a look at the day's market action.

SBS On the Money: US lifts rates for the first time in three years

March 17, 2022 06:43 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MB

The US has lifted official interest rates and expects to do it another six times this year, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves explores the implications with InvestSMART Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas, plus Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist at Jarden dissects today's near 14- year low unemployment rate of 4 percent to reveal what it says about the economy.

SBS On the Money: Could the war in Ukraine tip Europe into recession?

March 16, 2022 07:01 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MB

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is adding to already rising consumer prices, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Diana Mousina from AMP Capital to see what it means for the European and global economies; plus Mike Jenneke from Credit Suisse previews tomorrow's all important US Federal Reserve board meeting decision where US interest rates are expected to rise for the first time in three years.

SBS On the Money: Would you pay $7 for a cup of coffee?

March 15, 2022 06:42 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MB

We're being warned that higher input costs could mean consumers may need to pay $7 for a regular cup of coffee, so we speak with Gabriel Coffee CEO Sam Gabrielian to see what he thinks, plus Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under explains why he thinks recent macro economic events are similar to what triggered the global bear market of the early 1970s.

SBS On the Money: US inflation surge to stir interest rates

March 11, 2022 07:49 - 14 minutes - 26.2 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Sycamore from City Index about the impact of a 40 year high inflation rate in the US and the latest fall-out on the markets and investments from the escalating conflict in Ukraine.

SBS On the Money: Pessimists outnumber optimists amid floods and Ukraine crisis

March 09, 2022 07:22 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MB

Consumer sentiment as measured by Westpac is at its lowest since September 2020, so hear from Chief Economist Bill Evans about what that means for the economy and interest rates, plus Peak Asset Management's Niv Dagan on the financial implications of the latest sanctions on Russia.

SBS On the Money: What is corporate Australia doing about diversity and inclusion?

March 04, 2022 05:29 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB

SBS News speaks with seven CEOs of ASX listed companies to find out what are the diversity and inclusion policies they're implementing and how they can improve. We found, that while people with a disability is a key focus, there are many challenges ahead,

SBS On the Money: Impact of Ukraine, floods and omicron on shares and economy

March 02, 2022 06:31 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MB

Australia's economy expanded by 3.4 per cent in the December quarter, but the new year has brought about fresh challenges, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jo Masters from EY to find out more, plus Tribeca's Jun Bei Lui on what it means for the sharemarket.

SBS On the Money: What you need to know about travelling soon

February 24, 2022 08:36 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MB

The escalating tensions in Ukraine is adding another complexity to the travel sector just as international borders reopen, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Flight Centre CEO Graham Turner for more, plus Kyle Rodda from IG Markets the implications of the conflict on the sharemarket.

SBS On the Money: Interview with Domino's CEO + wages picking up

February 23, 2022 07:26 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Domino's CEO Don Meij to see how he's managing rising inflation, plus HSBC's Paul Bloxham on how the latest read on inflation will impact the timing of interest rate rises.

CEO Interview: Cochlear + Ukraine tension rattles investors

February 22, 2022 06:55 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Cochlear CEO Dig Howitt about how the company has navigated the latest omicron outbreak, plus Macquarie's Martin Lakos on how the latest geopolitical tensions are hitting global markets.

SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: nib

February 21, 2022 08:06 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with nib CEO Mark Fitzgibbon to find out how the pandemic has changed how policyholders are using their private health insurance.

SBS On the Money: CEO Interview: Mark Fitzgibbon, NIB

February 21, 2022 08:06 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with nib CEO Mark Fitzgibbon to find out how the pandemic has changed how policyholders are using their private health insurance.

SBS On the Money: CEO Interviews: Wesfarmers and Telstra

February 17, 2022 07:30 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MB

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott and Telstra's Andy Penn about their results, the economy and easing of COVID restrictions, plus the latest on the jobs numbers and the sharemarket.

SBS On the Money: Tesla shines spotlight on Australian lithium

February 16, 2022 07:08 - 11 minutes - 20.5 MB

Tesla has signed a supply deal with Australia's Liontown Resources, so hear from James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners about Australia's role in clean energy, plus why the nation's housing market may be in for a soft landing.

SBS On the Money: Packer to exit casinos + car prices to remain high

February 14, 2022 06:34 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

The Crown Resorts board has recommended shareholders accept an $8.9bn takeover, plus we speak with carsales.com CEO Cameron McIntyre to find out the direction of new and used car sales.

SBS On the Money: Gender pay gap only slowly narrowing

February 11, 2022 07:35 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MB

The gender pay gap narrowed by just 0.5% in the past year, so what needs to happen to adjust that? And US inflation hits a 40 year high.

SBS On the Money: How much do you need to spend for a comfortable retirement?

February 10, 2022 06:52 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

Inflation is putting pressure on the budgets of retirees with the amount of money they need to spend for a comfortable retirement rising.

SBS On the Money: Will borrowers cope with rising interest rates?

February 09, 2022 07:21 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MB

CBA boss Matt Comyn tells Ricardo Gonçalves his customers are well placed to deal with a rising interest rate environment as the bank posts a 23% lift in half year cash profit; plus hear from Westpac's Bill Evans and 1851 Capital's Chris Scott.

SBS On the Money: Is enough being done on paid parental leave?

February 08, 2022 08:07 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MB

There are calls for the paid parental scheme to be extended to as much as one year, so what are the benefits, plus the latest on the markets.

SBS On the Money: Home prices to correct in 2023

February 04, 2022 06:31 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MB

NAB predicts some capital city home prices will fall more than 11 per cent in 2023. Plus more on Facebook owner Meta's drastic sell down in the US and what it means for the technology sector.

SBS on the Money: Investors turn on technology stocks

February 03, 2022 07:33 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MB

Technology stocks go into freefall amid mildly disappointing earnings out of the US and a rising interest rate environment. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ben Clark from TMS Capital.

SBS On The Money: RBA says 2022 rate rise 'plausible'

February 02, 2022 07:16 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MB

RBA Governor admits an official interest rate rise this year is plausible, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Ord Minnett's Francesco De Stradis to find out more.

SBS On The Money: RBA begins to unwind emergency policy measures

February 01, 2022 06:55 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MB

The RBA is to end its bond purchase program but kept the official cash rate at a record low, however the market and many economists believe a rate rise will come sooner than expected.

2021 has been an extraordinary story in business and financial matters

December 30, 2021 22:27 - 3 minutes - 6.81 MB

The Australian sharemarket enjoyed double digit returns in 2021 despite the ongoing threat of COVID and the re-emergence of inflation.

Private health insurance premiums to rise in 2022

December 23, 2021 08:04 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB

Private health insurance premiums will rise on average by 2.7% in 2022, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Medibank CEO David Koczkar for more; plus Elio D'Amato from Daylight Financial on the day on the markets and what's ahead next year.

SBS On the Money: Vendors reduce price expectations

December 22, 2021 07:04 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

Domain's Nicola Powell says vendors are having to reduce their price expectations, especially in premuim areas, as the housing market cools; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool for the latest on the share market.

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