Episodi

  • ASX soars, Aussie dollar at 4-year high on hopes of war’s end

    ASX soars, Aussie dollar at 4-year high on hopes of war’s end
    May 7 2026
    The Australian sharemarket rose 0.96 per cent, amid hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran. As a result, oil prices have dropped sharply – though remain above US$100 a barrel – and precious metal and commodity prices have risen. The Australian dollar has also benefited, reaching a four-year high, as risk appetite increases. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Angus Geddes, Chief Investment Officer at Fat Prophets.
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    9 min
  • Rising living costs hitting some older Australians hardest and the Australian dollar at fresh 4 year high

    Rising living costs hitting some older Australians hardest and the Australian dollar at fresh 4 year high
    May 6 2026
    Senior Australians on government payments are facing some of the sharpest cost of living increases in the country as soaring electricity prices and rising interest rates put pressure on household budgets. In this episode of the SBS On the Money podcast, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Patricia Sparrow from COTA Australia to find out more, before Laura Cooper from Nuveen shares her outlook on interest rates after the Reserve Bank’s latest decision. Plus, Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions breaks down a strong rally on the Australian sharemarket as the ASX200 surged following another record session on Wall Street.
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    14 min
  • Interest rates rise again as markets slip and mortgage pressure builds

    Interest rates rise again as markets slip and mortgage pressure builds
    May 5 2026
    The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates for the third time this year, pushing the cash rate to 4.35 per cent, even as other major economies pause. In this episode, PWC Chief Economist Amy Lomas unpacks what’s driving the decision and what it signals for the months ahead. The ASX edged lower, falling 0.2 per cent, with Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management breaking down how investors reacted. And with borrowers facing rising costs, Sally Tindall from Canstar explains what the latest rate hike means for mortgage repayments and how to assess whether your loan is still competitive.
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    25 min
  • RBA expected to lift rates as Australian dollar nears four year high

    RBA expected to lift rates as Australian dollar nears four year high
    May 4 2026
    Australian shares dropped 0.4 per cent ahead of an expected Reserve Bank rate rise, with losses across most sectors led by consumer staples and energy, while petrol prices continued to ease nationwide. Corporate headlines included a recall by A2 Milk in the United States, an ASIC investigation into Accent Group, and NAB’s weaker half-year profit driven by accounting changes despite solid lending growth and a steady dividend. The outlook for borrowers and interest rates is in focus as the Australian dollar lifts above 72 US cents. George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd joins the podcast to break down the market moves and what to watch next.
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    11 min
  • ASX snaps losing streak as bank CEO says Australia will avoid recession despite property risks emerging

    ASX snaps losing streak as bank CEO says Australia will avoid recession despite property risks emerging
    May 1 2026
    The ASX has broken an eight-day losing streak, lifted by mining stocks and easing oil prices, while global tech earnings continue to shape investor sentiment. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Morningstar’s Lochlan Halloway unpacks the day’s market action, as ANZ posts a higher profit and signals confidence Australia will avoid recession. Meanwhile, Coles flags further price pressures across supermarket shelves, and Cotality’s Tim Lawless warns Australia’s housing market may be entering a downturn as interest rates bite and growth slows.
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    20 min
  • Oil breaches US$120, Big Tech’s AI returns

    Oil breaches US$120, Big Tech’s AI returns
    Apr 30 2026
    The S&P/ASX 200 has extended its losing streak to an eighth straight session, as oil surged past US$120 a barrel following comments from US President Donald Trump that he would extend the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The effect of rising oil prices is being reflected in company reports with Woolworths Group downgrading its full-year profit outlook, despite reporting a lift in third quarter food sales. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with TMS Private Wealth Portfolio Manager Ben Clark.
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    8 min
  • Inflation surges as rate bets rise and markets continue to slide

    Inflation surges as rate bets rise and markets continue to slide
    Apr 29 2026
    A sharp lift in inflation and a seventh straight fall on the ASX set the tone for this episode of the SBS On the Money podcast, unpacking how global conflict is feeding into Australia’s economy. Official data shows annual inflation expanding to 4.6 per cent in March, driven by a surge in fuel and electricity costs. Harry Murphy Cruise from Oxford Economics breaks down what this means for interest rates and how much further prices could rise, while Damien Boey from Wilson Asset Management explains the market reaction, sector moves and what investors are watching next as US tech earnings come into focus.
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    19 min
  • Diverging markets: why US and Australian shares are going in opposite directions

    Diverging markets: why US and Australian shares are going in opposite directions
    Apr 28 2026
    Australian shares extended their losing streak, with the ASX200 down 0.6% to a three-week low and ten of eleven sectors finishing in the red, even as US markets hit fresh records. Utilities led the decline, with Origin Energy tumbling, while a lift in oil prices and a rebound in lithium miners offered some support. For a closer look at the day’s moves and what’s driving the divergence with Wall Street, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with MPC Markets CEO Mark Gardner.
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    11 min