Chris Kohler

Chris Kohler is one of Australia’s most respected voices in business and economic reporting. With a career spanning more than a decade in television, radio, and print journalism, Chris has built a reputation for delivering breaking financial news with clarity, authority, and a relatable edge. His work demystifies complex economic issues, helping audiences understand how market movements, policy decisions, and global events impact everyday Australians.

As Finance Editor at Nine News, Chris draws on this wealth of experience to report from the trading floors, boardrooms, and economic frontlines of Australia and abroad. From dissecting federal budgets and corporate shake-ups to covering seismic shifts in property and global markets, he brings unmatched depth of knowledge, balanced reporting, and a clear, compelling delivery.

In addition to his on-air work, Chris has built a highly engaged and loyal social media following, where he shares timely insights, breaking news, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the stories shaping Australia’s financial landscape. His ability to connect with audiences across traditional and digital platforms has cemented his place as one of the country’s most influential finance voices.

Chris’s career has spanned some of the country’s most respected media outlets. He began as a Financial Markets Reporter at The Australian, covering the highs, lows, and breaking developments of global and domestic markets. He then moved to Sky News as a Business Reporter, delivering live coverage, interviews, and analysis on corporate, economic, and policy news. Chris went on to become National Business Editor at Domain, where he specialised in the housing market, property trends, and the economic forces shaping one of Australia’s most closely watched sectors.

As a regular presence on Australian screens, Chris combines deep financial knowledge with a talent for storytelling. Whether on the newsroom floor or on our social media feed, he brings energy, insight, and a passion for making finance accessible to all.