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SBS On the Money

SBS On the Money

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Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Economics Politics & Government
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  • 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
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