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After finally emerging from a world-changing pandemic, economies and markets have been subject to an array of headwinds, including more persistent inflation, rising policy rates, supply chain disruptions and escalating geopolitical tension. So is a global economic slowdown looming as a result? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Omar Slim, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Fix...

US Consumer-price data suggests the worst of US inflation may have passed, making it easier for officials to downshift to a smaller rate increase this week. Will the US Fed deliver a 50 basis point hike? But even if they do, will they continue its hike path for longer? On Money in the Market, Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank joins us to help break down those i...

China is rapidly abandoning the mass testing, lockdowns and centralised quarantine that defined its stringent, three year-old Covid zero policy. And the nation is facing a daunting task to ensure a smooth exit from its policy. But can Chinese markets enjoy some smooth gains as the economy reopens? Or will be a rollercoaster ride? On Money in the Market, Xiao Zibang, reporter at Bloomberg News, to...

As we head to the end of the year, He Ruiming, Co-founder of The Woke Salaryman, joins us for a market hit, to tell us some of the lessons he learned in the past year, as well as more about the number one question he's been asked by those looking for financial advice.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you know him from pop band The Sam Willows, his online comedy sketches, there’s no question about Benjamin Kheng’s musical, acting, and comedic chops. But as much as he finds joy in creating content and making music - how is he when it comes to money management? On The View, Benjamin Kheng joins us along with Gregory Van, Chief Executive Officer of Endowus, to tell us more about his invest...

Are millennials setting a new tone for future generations when it comes to investing? A new report released by St. James’s Place Asia uncovers significant differences in the wealth management approaches between older and younger investors in Singapore. On Money in the Market, Gary Harvey, CEO of SJP Singapore joins us to tell us more about the key findings of this report, which looks at how afflue...

The interest rate for the latest auction of Treasury bills is at a 30-year high, but demand for the government-backed product appears to be waning amid better deals on offer at the banks. To find out more Rachel Kelly spoke to Chor Khieng Yuit, Senior Correspondent, The Straits Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head to the end of the year you may be looking to clear out your closet. Before you start to pour your goods into black bin liners, have a think about this - In 2021, 189,000 tonnes of textile waste was generated here in Singapore. Only a fraction of that was recycled.  So how and where can you recycle your old clothes? Rachel Kelly speaks to Jasmine Tuan and Tan Yin Ling - co-founders of CL...

China has announced further steps in exiting its COVID-19… stepping closer to a full reopening of its borders. So what does this mean for airline shares? Can we expect shares to soar now? On Money in the Market, Shukor Yusof, Founder at Endau Analytics to tell us whether there will be clearer skies for the aviation sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men in Singapore, yet, early diagnosis which ensures effective treatment has been on the decline. Coming up in the best of The Afternoon Update - Rachel Kelly speaks to  Associate Professor Ravindran Kanesvaran, Deputy Head and Senior Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore to find out why.   01:11 - Are cases...

Signs of a potential softening in the United States Fed's monetary tightening, coupled with China's easing of restrictions, have seen Asian currencies rally during the past few weeks against the US dollar. Does this mean Asian currencies could have more upside in the coming weeks? On Money in the Market, Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Phillip Nova joins us to tell us more about the latest currency mov...

Rachel Kelly sits down with newly appointed American Express Country Manager for Singapore, Marlin Brown to discuss credit trends, market growth, and his expansion plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A slew of private survey PMI results have been released today from several Asian nations including Singapore, Japan and China. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong spoke to Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management from Financial Alliance, to find out what these figures mean.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX, joins us for a market wrap for the week; with focus on how the STI performed the past week; the effects of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on markets; whether the boost in sentiment due to China's reopening plans will continue onto next week; and what to look out for the rest of December.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Markets are currently moved by signs of an easing of China’s strict covid-zero policy, as well as the next moves by the US Fed - with which Chair Jerome Powell signalled a smaller interest hike for this month. How did markets perform in November? And what can we expect this month as we head to the end of the year? On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Olivier d’Assier, H...

The uneven post-pandemic recovery, record-high inflation, soaring interest rates and geopolitical and market uncertainty have hit Singaporeans’ financial wellness. This year’s OCBC Financial Wellness Index dipped to 61, returning the score to 2020 levels. And the decline comes on the back of poorer investment returns, increased debt stress and derailed retirement plans. On Money in the Market, Hon...

Savills Research reports that rents of private residential properties are continuing their uninterrupted run across landed and non-landed properties. The rental index of these property types hit record levels in 24 years since the start of the URA time series in 1998. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alan Cheong, Head & Director of Research & Consultancy at...

A great rotation seems to be brewing in Asia as Investors look to North Asian markets, shifting their attention from markets in Southeast Asia. A recent Bloomberg article reported that the nascent revival in North Asian equities is being touted as the start of a potential bull run. But risks still remain. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to one of the authors of the ar...

The year 2050 marks a key milestone in the pursuit of Net Zero. But do index providers play a role when it comes to ESG and net zero investments? On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priscilla Luk, Managing Director and Head of Global Research & Design, APAC at S&P Dow Jones Indices to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a K-pop fan? If you are, you’re probably all out to support your favourite K-pop band. But did you know there's a way to directly invest in the future of your favourite K-pop band? You can do that via the KPOP and Korean Entertainment ETF or also known as KPOP ETF? So what is this KPOP ETF? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jangwon Lee, CEO of Contents Technologies, who is al...

Oil markets have been seesawing, while gold prices are being pushed up by a weaker greenback. To take a closer look at oil and gold prices, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Market Analyst at Phillip Nova, to find out what’s moving oil prices, and how high gold prices can go.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank Chief Investment Office’s 2022 ESG client survey findings… more than half of investors regard climate change as the most important factor affecting their investment decisions. On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Markus Müller, Chief Investment Officer ESG & Global Head Chief Investment Office at Deutsche Bank to find out wh...

Can an app help you live to 100? According to a study from Prudential - more than half of the 800 Singapore residents aged 25 to 65 surveyed say that mobile devices and apps are critical tools in preparing for rising longevity. To find out more, Rachel Kelly spoke with Prudential Singapore's Chief Customer Officer Goh Theng Kiat.   … See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The technology industry has been facing a fundamental overhaul with rising geopolitical tensions and dwindling investor appetite for money-losing startups. On Money in the Market, Jonathan Curtis, Portfolio Manager at Franklin Equity Group, joins us to explain how current markets are affected by the tech industry and what kind of impacts a worldwide recession will have on the tech industry. See om...

A petition for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme to be put on hold and thoroughly reviewed has been turned down by the Government, HDB is going to launch 9,500 BTO flats on November 23rd,  mortgage interest rates hit 4.5%, AND Singapore Home Sales Slumped to Lowest Since April 2020 - are the curbs finally kicking in? Rachel Kelly discusses the latest property sector news trending this wee...