Episodes

  • Easter chocolate prices bite as markets slide after Trump's address

    Easter chocolate prices bite as markets slide after Trump's address
    Apr 2 2026
    The ASX closes the short trading week down 1.1 per cent on Thursday as volatility returns following Donald Trump’s latest address, with insights from Morningstar’s Matt Wacher on what’s driving markets. Meanwhile, chocolate prices are leaving a bitter taste ahead of Easter, with confectionery costs up 6.6 per cent over the past year despite easing cocoa prices. Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Tim Piper from the Australian Industry Group to unpack why shoppers are still paying more.
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    11 mins
  • ASX adds $68bn as rate rises hit Sydney and Melbourne property prices

    ASX adds $68bn as rate rises hit Sydney and Melbourne property prices
    Apr 1 2026
    The ASX 200 rebounds strongly after its worst month in four years, adding nearly $70 billion in value as hopes grow for an easing in global tensions, with insights from Matt Sherwood at Perpetual. At the same time, rising interest rates are beginning to weigh on the housing market, with Sydney and Melbourne recording declines even as national prices edge higher. Stephanie Youseff speaks with Tim Lawless from Cotality to unpack what’s driving the shift and whether a broader downturn is emerging, alongside the key consumer finance and market stories shaping the day.
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    14 mins
  • Card surcharges set to disappear as markets end tough March on positive note

    Card surcharges set to disappear as markets end tough March on positive note
    Mar 31 2026
    A major shake-up to how Australians pay is on the way, with the Reserve Bank moving to scrap $1.6 billion in card surcharges and shift costs into upfront pricing. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves breaks down what it means for households and businesses, with insights from Finder’s Graham Cooke, while Chris Brycki from Stockspot unpacks a rebound on the ASX after a volatile March that delivered the market’s worst monthly result since 2022.
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    11 mins
  • Why the real crunch point on oil supply hasn’t hit Australia yet

    Why the real crunch point on oil supply hasn’t hit Australia yet
    Mar 30 2026
    Brent crude surges as Middle East tensions escalate, sending fresh shockwaves through global energy markets and raising concerns the real supply crunch has yet to reach Australia. In this episode of the SBS On the Money Podcast, analysis from Saul Kavonic, Head of Energy Research at MST Marquee, unpacks why this spike is sharper and faster than 2022, while Luke McMillan from Ophir Asset Management explains what it all means for the ASX after shares fell amid rising inflation fears and interest rate pressure.
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    18 mins
  • What rising global fertiliser prices means for food costs and inflation

    What rising global fertiliser prices means for food costs and inflation
    Mar 27 2026
    Markets held relatively steady to close the week, with the ASX200 dipping just 0.1 per cent but still breaking a three-week losing streak, as Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners unpacks the key movers including sharp losses in tech and gains in energy stocks. At the same time, fresh warnings from the OECD point to rising global food prices if conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Stefan Vogel from Rabobank Research explains what that could mean for Australian farmers, supply chains and grocery bills in the month's ahead.
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    13 mins
  • Government backs real wage increase to minimum wage

    Government backs real wage increase to minimum wage
    Mar 26 2026
    Australia’s minimum wage is back in focus, with the government signalling support for a real wage increase ahead of the Fair Work Commission’s June decision, as unions and business groups put forward competing claims. Independent economist Chris Richardson unpacks what a potential rise above inflation could mean for the economy. Meanwhile, the sharemarket dipped after a strong rally, with Darren Thompson from Equity Trustees breaking down the latest moves across sectors and what is driving investor sentiment.
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    11 mins
  • ASX has best day in nearly a year as inflation eases ahead of the war

    ASX has best day in nearly a year as inflation eases ahead of the war
    Mar 25 2026
    Australia’s inflation shows signs of stabilising but remains stubbornly above target, just as global tensions threaten to push prices higher for longer. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves breaks down the latest data from the Bureau of Statistics and what it means for interest rates with Westpac Senior Economist Pat Bustamante. Plus, the ASX200 delivers its strongest gain in nearly a year, driven by a surge in materials and retail stocks, while energy slips on shifting oil price expectations. Betashares’ Cameron Gleeson joins the podcast to unpack what’s moving markets and what investors are watching next.
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    15 mins
  • The consumer benefits of Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement

    The consumer benefits of Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement
    Mar 24 2026
    Australia’s new free trade deal with the European Union could unlock a $10 billion boost to trade, cut prices on European goods and expand access for local exports, though it comes with compromises for some producers. University of Technology Sydney Chief Economist Tim Harcourt explains what it means, before a look at the markets with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under, as the ASX200 edges higher and mining stocks lift.
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    10 mins