Live Well with Michelle

Kevin McCarthy had just been elected as the US House Speaker! How might this decision affect markets? Meanwhile, which economy is likely to grow faster in the year ahead, is it Singapore or Hong Kong? Michelle Martin has the answers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where should you put your money this year, if investing in the stock market last year turned out to be disappointing? Michelle Martin asks  Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend , as he shares his investment outlook for 2023 and how we can take action based on this strategy.  Also if he had $100 000, where would he put it in the market in 2023? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore Walgreen Boots Alliances’ latest earnings report and why its shares are falling even after quarterly results exceeded expectations. They also look into this week’s oil sell-off and find out the odds of a bull run in 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what the highlights of an anticipated art fair in SEA, how technology is changing the art world and what is shaping up as trends for the art market for 2023 with Magnus Renfrew, Co-Founder of ART SG and Co-Chairman and Global Director of The Art Assembly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlike the stock market, which witnessed the freefall of share prices at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, demand and prices in the luxury watch market skyrocketed! And many market players do not expect this trend to stop anytime soon… On today’s episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin ventures into the world of luxury watches and invites Terence Ho, Co-founder of 33 Club Singapore to share so...

Does Microsoft have what it takes to lure people away from Google with the launch of its ChatGPT technology? And what are the highlights coming out of the US Fed’s December meeting minutes? Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they analyse the details.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your financial goals for 2023? With so much to think about, some of us may even struggle to come up or work with a realistic plan. Well to help us out today, Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down everything you need to know about preparing yourself financially for the uncertainties in 2023 and some considerations to know whe...

2022 saw the underperformance of gold, thanks to the strong US dollar and an increased competition from other safe-haven assets with a yield. But as we move into the new year, what does the bullish case for gold look like in 2023? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate the possibilities, and explore some of the best stock picks for 2023.  They also look into the reasons why investors think 202...

Which SREITs stand to become beneficiaries of investors seeking resilient yield and growth opportunities in a high interest rate environment? And with China taking a major step towards reopening its borders, is it finally time to stock up on companies with high exposure to the Chinese market?  Start your year right with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Fi...

2022 market narrative circled around the great market sell-off, which wiped trillions off the stock market capitalization, and taking a huge bite out of average investors’ retirement plans. That said, what’s the case for 2023 being another bearish or perhaps a bullish year? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore this question and more on Market View.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

To say that it has been a brutal year for US Technology stocks might be an understatement.. But on the bright side, last night’s rally may have given investors a glimmer of hope. Join Zia-ul Raushan, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they break down the details.    They also discuss which countries will stand to benefit from the influx of Chinese tourists and the reopening of China’s economy. See omnystud...

If there’s one headline that we can’t ignore, that would be China’s dramatic pivot from its Covid zero policy. But given concerns over the transparency of its Covid reporting numbers, is China’s reopening leading to other countries restricting entry? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they analyse the details.  They also explore the latest build up of the FTX saga and why Exxon Mobil is s...

The tech-heavy Nasdaq suffered a bout of selling overnight, driven by Tesla's 11% plunge. Why are investors reacting strongly against the electric vehicle maker? Meanwhile, Russia had also recently announced a   ban on oil sales to countries that abide by a price cap imposed this month by the West. Join Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

With CPF updates aplenty in 2023, how can you maximize the benefits to reap its rewards? Well, find out today with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they invite on the show Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China prepares for quarantine free incoming travellers, what can we expect from the world’s second largest economy? And what does this mean for the rest of us here in Asia? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China continues it’s push to open up with plans to cut quarantine requirements for overseas travellers next month, reports suggests that the mainland is facing up to 1 million Covid-19 infections daily. So should we thread with caution despite the urgency for the world's second largest economy to open up? Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into these issues and more.    S...

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan dives into headlines regarding Elon Musk and China’s economy after its opening.  Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures weighs in to share more about how such a hasty opening may affect the region’s economic activity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla’s shares hit its new low, so where to from here for Elon Musk? And is a Santa Claus rally on the cards for traders? Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into these issues and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan dive into the world of NFT. For those who aren’t familiar, NFT refers to non-fungible tokens, which are generally created using the same type of programming used for cryptocurrencies.  Join in the conversation as they speak to Chewtoro, Web 3 Partnerships for Mandala Club  about some of the trends that she’s seeing in the NFT market he...

Overnight on Wall Street, stocks snapped its four-day losing streak, putting a little wind back into hopes for an end-of-year rally. What drove the positive market sentiments? Find out with Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang as they investigate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union has agreed to limit natural gas prices in an effort to combat the energy crisis. But this begs the question, how might this policy have an impact on Europe's ability to attract gas supplies in price-competitive global markets and its overall energy security? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG  about the influence of EU'...

On today's episode of Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan speak find out why Amazon has slumped almost 50% this year alone and what the European Union energy ministers' agreement to a “dynamic” cap on natural gas prices would mean for consumers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversity and inclusivity - Those are the 2 words that have gained traction over the years in the broadcast and entertainment industry thanks to the rapid expansion of OTT streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. On this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Eric Collins, CEO & Founding Member of Impact X Capital Partners to talk about the importance of cast diversity and i...

How will the US Fed’s recent 50 basis points rate affect REITs here in Singapore? And what does Goldman Sach’s recent announcement of a 8% layoff suggest about the current economic environment that we’re in? Join in the conversation with Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan , as they break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new year looming large, what resolutions do you have on your list? Well, on today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to  Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum about 5 financial resolutions that you may want to consider, and what you can do to achieve them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.