SBS On the Money is a daily finance and business news podcast from SBS. Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with leading analysts, executives and market voices to unpack the ASX, the Australian economy, interest rates, personal finance, business trends and the latest market moves. New episodes drop every weekday after the Australian share market closes.

From 1 October, card surcharges disappear. Will businesses absorb the cost or pass it on elsewhere?In this episode: 
Sarah Megginson from Finder explains the change with Tom Kennedy. 
Paul Bloxham from HSBC shares his interest rate and recession outlook with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Goncalves
Isaac Poole, chief investment officer at Ascalon Capital, discusses the market and investment opportunities.
SBS On the Money is a daily finance podcast where SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves unpacks the ASX, the economy and the latest market moves with leading analysts and executives.

Listen to more episodes of SBS On the Money, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Card surcharges are ending. What will shoppers pay now?

Australia’s jobless rate has climbed. Could a softer jobs market change the outlook for rates?Australia’s unemployment rate has risen to 4.6 per cent, but what does that really tell us about the strength of the jobs market and the outlook for interest rates? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante about the latest labour force figures and what they could mean for inflation and the RBA. Plus, Tom Kennedy speaks with Adam Dawes from Shaw and Partners about the day’s sharemarket moves and the rebound in oil prices.

Listen to more episodes of News in Depth. Follow SBS News on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Unemployment is rising. What does it mean for interest rates?

Myer is discounting stock as weak consumer spending continues to weigh on retail.Myer has warned consumer spending remains weak as it discounts stock, but what does that tell us about the health of Australian households and retailers? Ricardo Gonçalves hosts SBS On the Money and speaks with Nick Schoenmaker from Portfolio Construction Partners about the retail outlook, the Australian sharemarket and the latest investor enthusiasm around AI.

Myer's been discounting stock but spending still weak

The RBA weighs up what the AI revolution could mean for productivity, wages and Australian jobsWhat could the AI revolution mean for Australian jobs and the economy? RBA Governor Michele Bullock shares her view on AI and productivity. Plus, Kai Chen from MPC Markets breaks down the latest tech-driven rally on global sharemarkets. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves hosts.

Will AI Take Our Jobs? The RBA Weighs In

The big four banks tip another RBA rate rise in September, adding pressure to household budgets.The big four banks now expect the RBA to lift interest rates next week, with ANZ warning thre could be a second by the end of the year, meaning rates could reach 4.85 per cent SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with ANZ Head of Australian Economics Adam Boyton about what that could mean for borrowers, while Capital.com market analyst Kyle Rodda unpacks a flat day for the ASX as traders adjust to higher rates.

Two more interest rate rises to come in 2026?

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Julia Lee from Shaw and Partners about the days market action, including a rate rise from another global central bank, it's implications for Australia, and why more investors are turning to fixed income products.

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