Samuel is currently a multi-platform business reporter and presents finance segments on the ABC News Channel. He is also a co-host of China Tonight on ABC TV.
He joined the ABC as a News Cadet in 2018 and previously worked with the SBS Dateline program as a researcher in 2017.
Samuel has a Masters of Journalism & Communication and a Masters of International Relations from the University of New South Wales. He speaks, writes and presents in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Wages growth has slowed to 3.5 per cent over the past year, but continues to outpace inflation. Meanwhile, a fall on Wall Street has sent Australian stocks sharply lower. Look back at the day's events.
Bitcoin pushed to a new record high as investors digest US election results while 'Trump trades' push global markets higher and officials from the Treasury, ATO and ACCC faced Senate estimates.
The Australian share market closed lower after the inflation rate fell, but markets see slim prospects of an interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank before year-end. Look back on how the day unfolded with our specialist business reporters.
Sales of hybrid cars in Australia have charged ahead of demand for electric vehicles, reflecting a global trend that has seen major car makers scale back their EV production targets. Here's what it could mean for Australian consumers.
The RBA has left interest rates on hold despite calls to cut them, while China has unveiled a raft of measures to support its stuttering economy. See how the day unfolded.
Australian stocks closed the day flat ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision where the central bank is widely predicted to cut by 25 or 50 basis points. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
Australian stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with a mixed bag on Wall Street, as the economy took centre stage at the US presidential debate.
Australia's share market is lower after ABS data showed the economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the June quarter, and 1 per cent over the last year. Look back on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters.
ASX loses ground, Qantas records large fall in profits as parliamentary banking inquiry begins. Look back on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Inflation has slowed to 3.5 per cent in the year to July, the latest data from the Bureau of Statistics has revealed, while Woolworths' annual profit plunged 93 per cent due to a massive write-down in the value of its New Zealand supermarkets, and the Australian share market recovered from its earlier drop.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut interest rates to 5.25 per cent, while Australia's corporate regulator has announced it's suing the ASX for alleged misleading statements. Look back on the day's events with our blog.
Profits of Australia's top 200 listed companies are expected to shrink for the 2024 financial year, heading for their second consecutive year of earnings contraction.
The Australian share market has extended gains following a rebound on Wall Street. Meanwhile, RBA officials have fronted the Senate's cost of living inquiry, a day after it left interest rates on hold.
Australia's share market closed on a fresh record high after encouraging inflation data on Wednesday reduced the chances of a rate cut next week, while the Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged. Look back on the day's market news.
The "cloud" that powers everything from sending an email to asking an AI chatbot a question needs massive amounts of power to run, and that's making energy experts nervous.
While data centres provide huge economic opportunities that come with data centres, there are major concerns about the amount of energy they consume and whether the power grid can cope.
Australian stocks have ended higher to set a new record, following a rally on Wall Street. Meanwhile, Andrew Forrest's Fortescue announced it would axe 700 jobs by the end of the month — equivalent to 5 per cent of its workforce.
We went on a deep dive after the stocks of Telix and Select Harvests both rose suddenly on the ASX. Meanwhile, the overall market finished higher, after another rally on Wall Street. See how the day unfolded on our live blog.
Supermarket co-operatives have been tipped as a challenger to Coles and Woolworths, but proponents say competition laws are hampering efforts and laws need to change for them to thrive.
Families and neighbours shopping through informal co-ops are saving hundreds, but the business model could help apply major competitive pressure to the major supermarkets.
Australia's largest online bookstore, Booktopia, has collapsed and been placed into voluntary administration. Meanwhile, Australian stocks ended higher on Wednesday after a rally on Wall Street overnight.
The Australian share market falls despite Wall Street finishing higher. Look back on our blog to see how today's events unfolded.
Inflation rose to 4 per cent in the 12 months to May, according to the latest data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Economists had broadly expected inflation to rise slightly to 3.8 per cent. Catch up on the day's news in the business blog.
A new report finds Aldi is the cheapest supermarket and there’s just 75 cents difference between an average grocery basket at Coles and Woolworths.
Australian stocks traded lower the day after the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold at a 12-year high. Catch up on the latest updates in our live blog.