SBS On the Money

Is the government's projected $9.3 billion budget surplus inflationary? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis, S&P Global Ratings Lead Analyst Martin Foo, Economist Saul Eslake and Hebe Chen from IG Markets to find out more in this special in-depth edition of the podcast.

There are signs of a softening in employment conditions ahead of the federal budget, which the government says, may see inflation fall to the RBA's target earlier than what the central bank expects. Rhayna Bosch speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Scutt from City Index for more.

Household financial stress has reached an 8 year high, as wellbeing levels in Australia remain depressed. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB's Dean Pearson to find out more. Plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management.

84% of Australian workers already use artificial intelligence in the workplace whether they know it or not, but an increasing number of employers are wanting to hire people that are skilled in the technology. Tanya Dendrinos speaks with LinkedIn Australia New Zealand MD Matt Tindale for more, plus Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's sharemarket moves with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under

Consumers are complaining about 'bread and butter' telecommunications services, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with industry ombudsman Cynthia Gebert to find out more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions about the day on the sharemarket.

While the RBA isn't ruling anything in or out, it would appear it has maintained its neutral bias following its decision to leave official interest rates on hold in May. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speask with Jarek Kowcza from Westpac and Matt Wacher, CAIA from Morningstar for more.

Rhayna Bosch is in the chair today, speaking with Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset management about all things ASX, as the Reserve Bank kicks off its two day meeting on interest rates – amid talk that a rate hike could be on the cards. Plus, Westpac becomes the second of the big four banks to report its half-year results.

Earlier this week the US Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold there but suggested the next move will be down, however investors in Australia are increasingly pricing in the chance of a rate rise. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at the future of monetary policy with Drummond Capital Partners' Nick Schoenmaker.

The personal information of around one million registered clubs users may have been compromised. Catalina Florez speaks with online security expert Troy Hunt for more, plus Rhayna Bosch discusses the day's market action with Ben Clark from TMS Capital.

Qantas suffered an app glitch which revealed the flight details of various customers to others, so Rhayna Bosch speaks to technology expert Trevor Long to find out if it is anything to be worried about, plus the day on the sharemarket with Kai Chen from MPC Markets.

Discount carrier Bonza has cancelled services as it discusses its future. Hear from Aviation Analyst Geoff Thomas for his take on Australia's aviation sector, plus Elis McKay from Pendal Group discusses the day's market action, including the latest slump in retail sales.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com for his take on the day on the markets, including BHP's rejected bid for Anglo American and the sharp decline in Japan's Yen. Plus, Stephanie Tonkin from the Consumer Action Law Centre.

Inflation in Australia has eased to an annual rate of 3.6% but it is more than expected. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Devika Shivakedar from RSM Australia to find out what it means for interest rates, plus Mark Gardner from MPC Markets on the sharemarket reaction.

Businesses say a signficant concern is the housing crisis which is expected to get worse before it gets better. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics to find out more, plus the day on the sharemarket with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analystics.

South Australia is the nation's leading economy according to CommSec's quarterly State of the States report. John Baldock speaks with Craig James to find out more. Plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why the market is breathing a sigh of relief with Elio D'Amato from Stockopedia.

SBS On the ASIC says 10,000 businesses will have called in the administrators this financial year, marking the most in more than 10 years. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Patrick Coghlan from CreditorWatch to find out what it says about the economy, plus Jessica Amir from Moomoo goes through the day's sharemarket action as investors react to an escalation in tensions in the Middle East.

Australia's jobless rate rose to 3.8% in March as employment fell by 6,600. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Blair Chapman from ANZ to find out what it means for the economy, plus the day on the markets with Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jermoe Powell sees US interest rates staying high for longer given the nation's resilient economy. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from State Street SPDR ETFs State Street Global Advisors for more, including the day's market reaction.

Stronger than expected US retail sales data reflected the resilience of the US economy, prompting fears the nation may delay expected cuts to interest rates there. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from VanEck for more including the added concerns about the growing geopolitical risks.

The ECB held official interest rates but said it is not tied to the US Federal Reserve saying cuts are on the cards. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Dianne Colledge from Morgans for more as she also explains the relationship between uranium and AI.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey about the implications of a rise in US inflation to 3.5%

The federal government is looking to give the ACCC more power to preside over mergers and acquisitions. Hear from Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics about what it means, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro for his wrap of the day's action on the sharemarket.

Outside of the deep recession of the early 1990s, pessimistic consumer sentiment is now running at its second most protracted period since Westpac started measuring it in the mid-1970s. So SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matt Hassan for more, plus the day on the markets with Raaz Bhuyan from Wavestone Capital.

Qantas is introducing a new class of points called Classic Plus. Will it improve customer satisfaction? It'll cost the airline $120m and mean greater ease at using points for flights, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with analysts Angus Hewitt, CFA from Morningstar Australia and Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Harper Bernays to find out more. Plus Hans Hendrischke from the University of Sydney looks to the improving relations between China and Australia as investment from the nation falls.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the outlook for markets and global interest rates with Oreana Financial's Isaac Poole.

The government's target to build 1.2 million homes over the next five years looks increasingly challenging as dwelling approvals hit a stumbling block. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Tom Devitt from the HIA, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the latest household spending data with Moody's Analytics Senior Economist Katrina Ell, and the day on the market with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today.

Property listings rose across to nation to more normal levels, but SQM Research's Louis Christopher tells John Baldock, so too did distressed sales, although they're still at below pandemic levels. Plus, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners about the day's sharemarket action as gold continues to reach new highs.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank Senior Economist Belinda Allen for more on interest rates, plus market reaction with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver about the economic lasting impacts of COVID four years after the inital lockdowns began, while Citi's Elizabeth Tian takes a look at the day on the market, including another record high.

Inflation is steady but chocolate prices rise ahead of Easter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Madeline Dunk from ANZ and Grady Wulff from Bell Direct about what today's official inflation report says about the future direction of consumer prices and interest rates, while Rhayna Bosch talks about chocolate with Pia Piggott from Rabobank about the implications of record high cocoa prices.

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. The RBA's Financial Stability Review painted a benign picture of the economy, but with ongoing risks. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market action with Mahjabeen Zaman from ANZ.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Chief Economist David Robertson who is expecting interest rates won't fall until 2025 as Australian unemployment rate falls unexpectedly to 3.7% in February. Plus, Gemma Dale from nabtrade looks through the day's market action including the potential three interest rate cuts to come from the US Federal Reserve.

The Australian dollar continues to trade at a near 10 year high against the Japanese Yen a day after the Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rates policy by lifting rates for the first time in 17 years. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and Francesco De Stradis from Ord Minnett.

The RBA left official interest rates at 4.35% but warns the war on inflation isn't yet won. Hear from Governor Michele Bullock, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Angela Jackson from Impact Economics and Policy for her take on the decision including when interest rates could start to fall, and the market reaction with Joe Youssef from Areus Asset Management.

Australia Post has been given the green light to lift postage stamps for regular letters from $1.20 to $1.50 as fewer people use the service. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Gary Starr from Australia Post to find out more, including why baby boomers are the fastest growing category to spend money in online shopping, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas Investment Partners on the day on the markets including the big week for global central banks.

Is this the correction the Australian sharemarket had to have? After hitting a record high last week, the ASX200 has fallen around 2.5% so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bodgan from Blackmore Capital for his take on where to next for the market, plus Rhayna Bosch discusses what's in store this dividend season with Craig James from CommSec.

28.5% of property purchases on Australia's east coast was sold to cash buyers in 2023 highlighting the growing intergenerational divide in the country. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with PEXA Chief Economist Julie Toth to find out morel, plus the day on the markets with Hebe Chen from IG Markets.

Iron ore prices slumped more than 7 per cent overnight, extending its recent slide, so what does that mean for government revenues? Rhayna Bosch speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Justin Smirk, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's market moves with Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool.

The proportion of females on ASX200 boards sits at just over 37%, where 40% is considered the best-practice gender equality goal. But female representation in the role of chair is lacking. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Louise Petschler from the AICD to find out more, plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi as the US, Frace, Germany and Australian markets hit record highs.

The ASX200 hit another record today and the Australian dollar surged as the US Federal Reserve put rate cuts on the table this year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Morningstar Chief Investment Officer Matt Wacher for more, including his take on the banks. Plus, the ACCC's Gina Cass-Gottlieb outlines the consumer monitor's key priorities and shares her concerns about the BankWest closure in WA.

Australia looks to have avoided a technical recession, with its economy expanding by 0.2% in the December quarter. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with St George Economist Pat Bustamante for more, including why it may still feel like a recession for some people; plus the day on the markets with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions including gold's new record.

Retail sales rose in January but AMP Senior Economist Diana Mousina tells SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves that the outlook is weak, plus hear from Ben Clark from TMS Capital about the day on the sharemarket including the recent surge in the price of Bitcoin.

Inflation in Australia remained at 3.4% with prices remaining high for staples like bread, dairy and rents. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA Economist Stephen Wu to find out why it still means rates are more likely to move down that up as a result, plus the day on the market including why AI is still dominating discussions with Martin Lakos from Macquarie.

Coles says competition in the sector is 'fierce' as at faces an inquiry into grocery prices scheduled to start next month and delivered a 4.9 per cent increase in half-year sales. Hear CEO Leah Weckert respond to claims of price gouging in the sector, plus analysis and market reaction with Matt Sherwood from Perpetual.

Nvidia shares surged more than 16 per cent in the US overnight making it a near US$2 trillion company after it surprassed expectations for earnings and forecasts. So, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses what's behind the AI boom, the future and risks with Loftus Peak CIO Alex Pollak and Grady Wulff from Bell Direct.

Qantas spends big on customers but is it enough to improve its reputation? Qantas is bringing Wi-Fi to its international flights, is buying new planes, has launched new interiors for some aircraft and says to expect lower fares as it posts a 13 per cent decline in half-year profit. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves and Rhayna Bosch speak with market analyst Evan Lucas and aviation expert Ellis Taylor from Cirium.

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci is unexpectedly quitting as the company's food and supermarkets business posts a 5.4% increase in sales amid sector scrutiny. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves looks through the result with MPC Markets Analyst Mark Gardner, plus Westpac's Justin Smirk on the rise in wages and what it means for inflation and interest rates.

BHP says it is approaching the review into its nickel operations with a great deal of urgency as it posts its fourth largest evern interim dividend. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CFO David Lamont, plus hear from Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia about the implications for an ANZ/Suncorp banking merger which the Competition Tribunal approved today, and the day on the markets with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Dive Analytics.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank CEO Marnie Baker speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about the economic outlook and why 41 per cent of her borrowers are at least one year ahead on their mortgage repayments, plus Cochlear Dig Howitt on the rise in Cochlear implant awareness, and hear from Stockopedia's Elio D'Amato about the day's market action.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is expected to add more than $400m to the Australian economy, so Rhayna Bosch speaks with Angel Zhong from RMIT to find out if it will add to inflation, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jessica Amir from moomoo about the day on the markets.

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn and Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino speak with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about their businesses, economic outlook and technology as both release their latest set of profit numbers, while James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners takes a look at the latest sharemarket action.

Domestic airfares are falling but cancellations are rising according to a new ACCC report, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a closer look at the sector with Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb plus a look at a very busy day on the markets including news out of Macquarie and CSL with Jamie Hannah from VanEck

JB Hi-Fi managment are telling staff to 'take the deal' when customers come in-store to haggle. Listen to what CEO Terry Smart had to say about that, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd about the day's market action including his take on the retail landscape and bad news from CSL.

Research from the Commonwealth Bank shows while headline inflation at 4.1% is above the RBA's 2-3% target, inflation for discretionary items like take-aways and entertainment is within the range at 2.4%. Non-discretionary inflation, for things like rents and electricty, sits at a much higher 4.8%. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CBA Head of Australian Economics Gareth Aird to find out the implication for monetary and fiscal policy, plus all the day's market action with Dianne Colledge from Morgans Financial Limited.

AGL Energy would be very well aware of the public perception issues with its $399 million half-year underlying profit, up 359 per cent at a time when many Australians are struggling with the rising cost of living. The Bureau of Statistics says electricity prices rose 5.7 per cent since the June 2023 quarter, and had it not been for the government’s Energy Bill Relief rebates, that increase would have been closer to 18 per cent. The annual rate of inflation is 4.1 per cent. So it was interesting to listen in on the company’s earnings presentation today where early on, CEO Damien Nicks highlighted AGL’s commitment to increase customer support funding in the face of growing customer cost pressures while also investing in empathy training for its call centre staff. It comes as the federal government announced an extra $41 million in Energy Efficiency Grants for small and medium businesses to help them invest in new cooling and heating technology to help reduce costs and emissions. Hear from AGL Energy CEO Damien Hicks, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert speaks with Rhayna Bosch in telco complaints, while SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Damien Boey from Barrenjoey on the day’s sharemarket action including China's worsening deflation situation.

Andrew Irvine will become NAB's new CEO as Ross McEwan prepares to retire so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro to find out what it means for the bank at a time when speculation mounts of other leadership changes in the sector, plus the fallout from Woodside walking away from a potential merger with Santos.

The RBA has warned further increases to interest rates cannot be ruled out as it leaves the cash rate at 4.35% in February. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jarden Group Chief Economist Carlos Cacho to find out more, plus the market reaction with Catherine Allfrey from Wavestone Capital.

The RBA is expected to signal that it is done with lifting interest rates when it releases its first monetary policy decision for the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Deuscue Bank Chief Economist Phil O'Donaghoe to find out more, including the structural changes happening at the central bank this year, plus the day on the sharemkaret with Alex Pikoulas from Harper Bernays.

Australia's unemployment rate remained at 3.9 per cent in December bit more than 100,000 full-time positions were lost. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Craig James from CommSec to explain, plus Stefan Vogel from Rabobank tells Rhayna Bosch that the Red Sea conflict could have major implications for the nation's agribusiness sector and consumer prices, and the day on the markets with Gemma Dale from nabtrade.

The Australian sharemarket and dollar have hit a one month low, despite riding a wave of positive sentiment at the beginning of the year. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out why with Julia Lee from State Street Global Investors, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac takes a look at how consumers are feeling at the moment.

Uranium stocks continue to rise in an otherwise quiet market. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look with David Berthon-Jones from Aequitas while Matt Cowgill from Seek preview's Thursday's market moving official jobs data.

Inflation in the US has accelerated potentially delaying interest rate cuts there while prices in China continues to decline. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the implications with Hong Kong based economist Janu Chan and Blackmore Capital's Marcus Bogdan including the fallout of the escalating conflict in the Red Sea.

The US SEC has approved exchange traded funds that track the price of bitcoin opening the door for investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrenices without having to hold them. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves and Rhayna Bosch takes a closer look at the implications with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and Josh Gilbert from eToro.

Interest rates may be cut from November according to ANZ as inflation continues to ease. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Senior Economist Catherine Birch to go through today's inflation numbers and what it means for interest rates; while Hebe Chen from IG Markets Securities Limited takes a look at the market reaction.

A record $36.5bn was spent in the month of November as shoppers delay their October spending and bring forward their Christmas purchases to take advantage of the Black Friday sales, but what does that really say about the consumer? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Halmarick from the Commonwealth Bank to find out; plus Scott Phillips from The Motley Fool goes through the day's market action, plus Madina Jafari discusses the growing number of complaints being made with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority with CEO David Locke.

A record number of new vehicles were sold in Australia in 2023 despite high petrol prices and interest rates. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tony Webber from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries to find out why, and how consumers can get a better deal in 2024, plus the day on the markets with Matt Wacher from Morningstar including his outlook for the new year.

Corporate Australia will likely spend more on technology this year, with cyber risks the top challenge for executives identified in a KPMG survey. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the firm's Brendan Rynne to find out more; plus why super funds saw above average returns in 2023 with Kirby Rippell from SuperRatings; we explore the pull-back on the Australian sharemarket with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions.

National housing values rose 8.1% in 2023, but with new listings rising, and interest rates set to fall later in the year, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Lawless from CoreLogic to find out where the opportunties are for buyers and sellers in 2024; plus Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under takes a look at the sharemarket which just missed record high today.

The S&P/ASX 200 closes just 15 points away from hitting a record high, so in this special edition of SBS On the Money: Market Day, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Robert Talevski from Activam to find out more and to see what he thinks will do well in 2024

The Australian sharemarket continues to rally after a four day Christmas break as the iron ore price hits an 18- month high. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap for all the day's market action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at the year that was in business and finance with Kyle Rodda from capital.com including the top tories of the year and his outlook for 2024, plus Sally Tindall from RateCity offers her advice for anyone looking to buy last minute Christmas Gift Cards.

The Australian sharemarket hit a 10 month high while the Australian dollar reached a fresh 5 month high against the greenback, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Johnathan Tacadena from MPC Markets to find out more, plus ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gotlieb on why it is calling for greater powers to oversea mergers in Australia, and Gerard Brody from Super Consumers Australia explains how it'll use an extra $5m in government funding to help protect the retirement savings of millions of Australians.

The Reserve Bank says it considered a rate rise earlier this month but SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Shane Oliver from AMP who thinks that rate will be cut numerous times next year; plus hear from Catherine Allfrey from WaveStone Capital about the impact of the latest Red Sea attacks and her picks for 2024.

The ACCC has released its final report into the retail deposits inquiry, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves takes a look at some of its recommendations with Finder finance expert Taylor Blackburn, plus the day on the markets with Kai Chen from MPC Markets including his outlook for 2024.

The US Federal Reserve says interest rates there could fall by 75 basis points so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Henry Jennings from Marcus Today to find out what it means for investors. Plus Australia's jobless rate has risen to 3.9 per cent but Pat Bustamante from Westpac explains why it is still reflects a resilient employment market.

The government has delivered a lower budget deficit in its mid-year economic forecast, thanks to a strong labour market and commodity prices. Its mid-year economic update revealed government savings of around $12 billion. But real wage growth has slowed slightly more than expected, and there's no income or rent relief coming beyond existing measures.

Today marks 40 years since the Australian dollar was floated, so Rhayna Bosch takes a look back with Chris Weston from Pepperstone and discusses the outlook for the currency, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Jamie Hannah from Van Eck about the day's market action including a possible Chemist Warehouse listing.

The RBA and government have updated their agreement which stipulates its independence and dual mandate of targeting inflation and full employment. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Bloxham from HSBC about the new flexibility being afforded to the RBA in meeting its objectives as it prepares to implement the recommendations of this year's RBA Review; plus Kyle Rodda from capital.com on a potential Santos/Woodside merger.

The Federal Government is introducing new laws to make getting financial advice more accessible by introducing a new class of profession, 'Qualified Advisers', which will be able to offer limited personal advice at banks, insurance companies and super funds. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Sarah Abood from the Financial Advice Association Australia to find out more; plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Gemma Dale from nabtrade for the latest on the markets.

Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis speaks with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves about Australia's productivity problem, if it's a concern, the impact WFH is having and her take on the RBA's final board meeting next week; plus the day on the markets with Omkar Joshi from Opal Capital Management.

Australia's biggest cities have fallen in the rankings of the world's most expensive. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Barsali Bhattacharyya from the Economist Intelligence: EIU Unit to find out why; Gerard Brody from Super Consumers Australia's explains why a significant number of retirees are withdrawing just the minimum amount from their super; and Jody Fitzgerald from Morningstar on whether we'll see a Santa Rally this year.

The CPI Indicator eased to 4.9% annually in October, reducing the chance of a December interest rate rise. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Katrina Ell from Moody's Analytics to see if it tells the real story about consumer prices; plus the market reaction with Niv Dagan from PEAK Asset Management.

Retail sales in the month of October fell 0.2% so did shoppers just hold back to spend up big at the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Wu from the Commonwealth Bank to find out; plus the day on the markets with Angus Geddes from Fat Prophets including details on the recent strength in the Australian dollar.

The Federal Government has tapped the Bank of England's Andrew Hauser to become the RBA's Deputy Governor. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Independent Economist Saul Eslake to find out more, including why the appointment came from outside the country; plus the latest on the markets with Alex Pikoulas, CFA from Harper Bernays.

Australian banks are coming together to invest $100m in an effort to improve customer protections against scammers. The Australian Banking Association's Anna Bligh explains why that may mean longer transfer times for some transactions, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Marcus Bogdan from Blackmore Capital on the day on the markets and the rise of superannuation shareholders.

Australia's population could go from 26 million to 46 million within five decades according to projections from the Bureau of Statistics. Rhayna Bosch speaks with Demographer Ashley Fell from McCrindle to find out the implications for the nation. Plus, hear from RBA Governor Michele Bullock about why inflation is now being driven by domestic demand factors, and SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Chris Weston from Pepperstone about the day on the markets.

CBRE says while workers are slowly returning to CBDs, those in Melbourne are doing so at a much slower pace. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with the commercial real estate company's Head of Office and Capital Markets Research Tom Broderick to find out more, plus Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners takes a look at the day's market action.

Seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP last financial year, delayed that visit or did not see one because of rising costs, with younger people or those in disadvantaged areas most likely to give up those services according to the ABS. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Economics Senior Economist Kristy Jones to find out what can be done about it, plus the day on the markets with Robert Talevski from Activam

OPTUS CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned following last week's outage, but history has shown customers don't necessarily follow. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunications analyst Paul Budde, plus the day on the markets with Raymond Chan from Morgans who takes a closer look at China's economy and the ASX's latest move to update its CHESS technology.

New Zealand has recorded its biggest population surge in 30 years amid a rise in migration, so how similar is it to Australia? Rhayna Bosch speaks with Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves finds out if a continued slide in oil prices will impact inflation expectations with Zoran Kresovic from Eightcap.

Australia's jobless rate has risen to 3.7% but a record 14.17m people are in work. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Senior Economist Blair Chapman to find out what it says about the labour market, plus the market reaction with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets Securities Limited.

Wages grew at the fastest pace in the 26 years the ABS has been tracking them at 1.3% in the September quarter, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with IFM Investors Chief Economist Alex Joiner to find out if it really is easing the rising cost of living, plus Dianne Colledge from Morgans takes a look a the market reaction including what lower US inflation means for interest rates.

Hear from Telstra CEO Vicki Brady as she explains how the telco is benefiting from last week's Optus outage, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan about consumer spending trends ahead of the all-important Christmas sales, while Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analytics goes though the day's market action, including CBA's $2.5bn quarterly cash profit.

Operations are resuming at one of the nation's biggest ports following a cyber attack at the weekend. Rhayna Bosch speaks with cyber security expert Troy Hunt for more, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses the day's sharemarket action including ANZ's record $7.4bn result with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd

The RBA has lifted its inflation forecasts in its quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy, suggesting interest rates may stay higher for longer. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with UBS Chief Economist George Tharenou for his take, plus all the market action with Jessica Amir from moomoo.

As NAB posts a full-year cash profit of $7.7bn, SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with CEO Ross McEwan to find out how higher interest rates are affecting the bank's customers and what the future of the bank and mortgage market looks like, plus the day on the sharemarket including a contraction in Chinese consumer prices with market analyst Evan Lucas.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with telecommunications analyst Paul Budde to find out what needs to be done to improve the nation's infrastructure as Optus' systems go down impacting around 10 million people, plus the latest on the sharemarket with Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions.

The RBA has lifted official interest rates to a near 12 year high of 4.35% so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves finds out what it means for the economy, markets and mortgage repayments with Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese, Perpetual Head of Investment Strategy Matt Sherwood and RateCity Research Director Sally Tindall.

Economists at Australia's big four banks are tipping a rate rise on Tuesday so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Berthon-Jones, CFA from Aequitas Investment Partners to find out what the markets are thinking and what it means for investments; plus hear from Westpac CEO Peter King about the rising number of calls for help the bank is receiving from some customers.