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While the dollar has eased after Jerome Powell’s latest speech failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish pushback against a resilient labour market in the United States, the dollar had seen a rally prior following Friday's blockbuster jobs report- which sent the U.S. dollar index to a one-month high. But was this a short-lived rally? Or is it signally more gains for the dollar are to come? On Money...

It’s been a long, hard struggle for emerging-market equities. Since peaking in late 2010, emerging markets have underperformed global developed equities amid a confluence of macroeconomic and market headwinds. But, in the beginning of this year -  emerging market equities have rallied more than a fifth from their October trough. So could this emerging-market equities’ rebound rally extend througho...

The stock rout in Gautam Adani’s indebted conglomerate has entered a third week. And the continued selloff is indicating growing concerns about the conglomerate’s access to funding after Adani Enterprises shelved a key bond sale plan, less than a week after it abruptly abandoned a record domestic stock offering. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong spoke to Suvashree Ghosh, Finance Reporter for A...

On The Afternoon Update, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX, joins Hongbin Jeong for a wrap of markets for the week; including how the STI performed; the biggest movers of the week; financial results from several REITs; Keppel Corp shares following its earnings; how the latest US Fed rate hike affects local bank shares; as well as what to look out for in the week ahead.  See omnystudio.com/...

The Federal Reserve has raised its target interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, yet policy makers have continued to promise “ongoing increases” in borrowing costs. But despite another warning that rate hikes are here to stay for longer - investors took heart from the chair’s remarks acknowledging that price pressures have started to ease. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speak to...

The World Gold Council has just launched their flagship quarterly Gold Demand Trends report for Q4 2022 and the full year of 2022- which discusses gold demand and supply in the past year and an outlook for 2023. According to the latest report, 2022 was the strongest year for gold demand since 2011, rising 18% year-on-year. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Andrew Naylor, Regional CEO...

The dollar is eyeing a fourth monthly loss as investors expect a peak in US interest rates could swing into view as soon as this week's Federal Reserve meeting. The currency market is subdued in the lead-up to Wednesday's Fed rate decision, though cautiousness across financial markets lifted the greenback by a fraction. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Philip Wee, Senior Currency Ec...

The Franklin Templeton Institute has released a whitepaper that explores issues stemming from food security. But what kind of impact will this have on financial markets when addressing potential solutions?  On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute to find out why it’s important to note food security issues when it comes to i...

For a market wrap for the week, Geoff Howie, Market Strategists from the SGX joins Rachel Kelly and Hongbin Jeong to discuss how the STI has performed this past week; Singapore's sticky inflation data; what we can expect from the MAS policy meeting in April; and China's reopening impact on markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geopolitical tensions, global supply chain challenges, and spiralling inflation led to global market volatility for the majority of 2022. As we look towards the rest of the year, what are some of the lessons we can draw from the past year, which will help us to optimise our investment portfolios in the year ahead? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Wilfred Lim, Head of Strategy, Inves...

Sustainability matters concerning asset managers - including Singapore real estate investment trusts - have become increasingly important. But what does this mean to their portfolios? And what costs are involved? Rachel Kelly and Hongbin Jeong speak to  Wong Hong Wei, and Andrew Wong -  Credit Research Analysts, OCBC Bank to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what happens to unsold bread? In the past it would have contributed to overall food waste here in Singapore - and it may surprise you to know that food waste accounts for 12% of waste in Singapore.  BUT as food prices continue to rise and with food security a key issue - is this waste necessary? Rachel Kelly spoke to Robin Lee, CEO of Food from the Heart to find out more abo...

Some of the biggest global banks are going short the Singapore dollar. In fact, some are betting that the island’s currency will weaken against the Malaysian ringgit, the Thai baht, and even the Japanese yen. So is the Singdollar the new short this year? On Money in the Market, Jeff Ng, Senior Currency Analyst, MUFG to tell us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's commodity trade data last showed prices and volumes weren't driven by the world's biggest buyer of natural resources. So the question now is - will 2023 see China reasserting its dominance as the main driver of commodity markets? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Market Analyst at Phillip Nova, to find out how China’s reopening is giving a boost to commodit...

For a wrap of the markets this week, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist from the SGX, joins us to tell us more on the volatile week the STI has had; who were the biggest movers this week adding to that volatility; what's in store for banks' earnings results as Singapore-listed companies set to report their latest quarterly results in the coming weeks; and how China's reopening will affect Singapore's...

After getting hammered by losses for the most of last year, 2023 seems to be a bright spot for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, Ether and several other cryptocurrencies have been rallying in 2023, prompting speculation that the so-called crypto winter — the digital asset world’s equivalent of a bear market — is over. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chew Min Wei, Partner at Arcane Group t...

For the majority of this year, we’ve already seen a positive momentum in equities. Can this positive trend continue? Some say the first 31 days of the year can determine the way stock markets fare out for the rest of the year. So what’s in store for investors?  On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance to find out more.  See omny...

In 2022- we’ve seen a lot of volatility in markets amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, high interest rates, and record-high inflation. In 2023- will we see continuous volatility in our global markets? If so, how can investors navigate such markets? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Thomas Poullaouec, head of Multi-Asset Solutions, APAC, and portfolio manager in the Multi-Asset...

Are you in need of some Monday Motivation? If so, you’ll want to listen into this next conversation. As we kick off 2023 - what do you need to do to give your career a boost? Rachel Kelly speaks to Susan Tucker, FMCG Marketer and motivator to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season is just around the corner - what do you need to look out for? While those earnings season results will move markets, US inflation results ahead of the Fed rate decision, China's reopening have all moved markets this week. So how did the STI performed this week? Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX joins us to give us a market wrap of the week, and to tell us what to look out f...

Despite the current uncertain state of the digital asset industry, some investors are bullish on cryptocurrencies. But as we approach 2023 and face uncertain macroeconomic conditions for risk assets, will investor confidence in digital assets continue to remain strong? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Pamela Lee, Head of Sales, APAC and Elizabeth Dethy, Product Lead at Talos to find...

Scientists have sounded the alarm as the world's oceans have hit record temperatures. Research published in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences based on observations from 24 scientists across 16 institutes worldwide - found that 2022 was “the hottest year ever recorded in the world’s oceans”. Rachel Kelly speaks to eco champion, Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer at CDL about tacklin...

India’s economy is navigating a path of recovery amid increased global macro-financial risks and highly uncertain outlook. Its economy likely expanded by 7% in 2022, maintaining its status as one of the fastest growing major economies. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Homin Lee, Asia Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier for a closer look on the outlook of the Indian economy in 2023.  S...

Women struggling with fertility often try to do everything they can to improve their chances of having a baby – including changing their diets. It is common to hear of women restricting or eliminating certain foods to improve their health and increase their chances of conceiving. But what is the link between diet and weight when it comes to fertility - Rachel Kelly speaks to Associate Professor Cl...

China's yuan has rallied since the beginning of 2023, as the country eases its COVID-19 control measures and reopens its borders. Meanwhile, the US dollar continues to slide to new lows. Can we continue to see a boost in the Chinese yuan for the rest of the year? And could the era of the King dollar ever return? On Money in the Market, Lim Jun Kit, strategist at Phillip Nova, joins us to tell us m...