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Stocks on Wall Street extended their sell off after new data showed retails declined more than expected in November. Join in the conversation with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they discuss the market movement overnight and the rationale behind Elon Musk’s latest Tesla sell off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s finally official! The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis point, breaking a string of four straight three quarter basis point hikes. But why are markets reacting strongly against this widely expected move? Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan bring you the details. They also discuss HSBC’s latest plan to stop financing new oil and gas fields, and if other banks are exp...

Did you know, it is predicted that myopia alone will impact nearly half the global population by 2050? With that in mind, Zhaoke Ophthalmology has developed a new innovative drug, NVK002, that seeks to address this concern.  Join in the conversation with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite  Lisa Feng, CFO, Zhaoke Ophthalmology  on today’s episode of Money and Me to talk about what her compan...

On today’s episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Raushan analyse the latest US CPI data and everything you need to know about the latest build up of the FTX saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up 2022, who are the S-REITs winners and losers coming out of this year’s market turbulence? Find out the answers with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor  to share how he thinks S-REITs have performed so far.  They also discuss the opportunities and risks that 2023 presents for this industry and the sectors that stand t...

Ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting, US stocks jumped higher overnight, clawing back some of the steep losses from the previous week. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what's driving the positive sentiment on Wall Street. They also discuss the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and the agreement between Japan and the Netherlands to join the US in tightening controls over th...

Recession! It’s the big talk of the town that has darkened investors’ moods as signs of a weakening economy start to weigh heavily on markets. That being said, how can we stay invested while ensuring that our portfolios aren’t heavily impacted by the impact of a recession?  Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he invites Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs,...

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore everything you need to know ahead of the US FOMC meeting this week, and find out why fund managers are increasingly being optimistic about the reopening of China’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight on Wall Street, positive sentiments are starting to shine through as the S&P 500 snapped its longest losing streak since October. So what is it about the US jobless claims data that investors are happy about? On a separate note, why isn't the FTC happy about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore these latest headlines and more!  See omnystudio...

Unsettling… that’s the word to describe sentiments over on Wall Street. That being said, what does the economic trajectory for the upcoming year ahead look like? And if a recession were to happen, are we expecting a long or a short one? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest news making headlines this week is the price cap on Russian seaborne oil that came into force on Monday. But it raises the question, how effective will this be in dampening Russia’s oil revenue and what does this mean for the future of oil prices? Elsewhere around the world, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have announced that it will be building a second chip plant in...

Today on Market View, Dan Koh analyses the sell off over on Wall Street and the various factors weighing on markets overnight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year it’s been! From the unrelenting worry of high inflation, to the Ukraine War and even the possibility of a recession caused by an aggressive Fed, 2022 has been nothing but a box full of surprises. Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to reflect on the transitions that we have experienced in 2022, and 3 lessons learnt from these events that will definite...

What did the recent release of the November ISM data signal about the state of the US economy? And how might Foxconn’s report of a decline in its November revenue impact Apple? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do consumer and travel preferences look like in an endemic world? Find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Yogesh Sangle, Head of Instarem  about how Instarem as a cross-border payments provider, is addressing challenges faced by businesses when it comes to digital remittances and what amaze offers to help you get more bang for your buck on your next overseas trip.  See omnystudio.com/list...

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore OPEC+’s decision to stay the course on output policy ahead of a pending ban from the European Union on Russian crude, and China’s accelerated shift toward reopening the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not surprising that we’re seeing a strong safe investments like the Singapore Treasury Bills and Singapore Savings Bonds, given the rise of inflation and the possibility of a recession. But are there any risks of having too much fixed income in an investment portfolio? Find out with Dan Koh as he speaks to  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend  about some of the factors to consider...

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang discuss how the markets are responding to the release of key US reports such as the PCE Index and the ISM manufacturing Index. They also discuss why Salesforce tanked overnight despite reporting a solid quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are off to an optimistic start to December! This comes as Wall Street stocks saw broad gains after Fed chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank will slow the pace of its aggressive rate-hiking campaign. In other news, why are tech giants like Meta and Spotify blasting Apple publicly? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know… The Global Esports Market size is expected to reach more than a staggering $3.5 billion by 2027! With that in mind, wouldn't you want a slice of that pie? Well wait no further and join Dan Koh on Money and Me as he speaks to Clayton Larcombe, Chief Investment Officer & Founder, PAC Capital to discuss the key market trends have been impacting the growth of this sector and everythi...

On today’s episode of Market View, find out the details behind the new partnership between Tesla rival Nio and Tencent on self-driving tech, and the significance of Adani Enterprises’ winning rights to redevelop India’s largest slum, Mumbai’s Dharavi neighbourhood, with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FTX fallout continues to spread across the crypto market, what does this mean for the future of the crypto ecosystem? Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he finds out the importance of a security-first approach in mitigating risks in crypto investing and what growth opportunities can we look forward to here in Asia with Georgia Quinn, General Counsel at Anchorage Digital   See o...

Investors are weighing in pressures coming from China's prolonged Covid restrictions and protests developing across the nation. And one company suffering from this unfortunate event is Apple! Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the details. They also discuss BlockFi's recent announcement of bankruptcy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a 'Finanical Sotong?'. Well find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Nicole Ng , Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum  about the 5 common missteps made by people looking to manage their personal finance, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Adobe, consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year! So what does this indicate about spending in the coming holiday season? Elsewhere around the world, what potential implications will the latest protest in China have on markets in Asia? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.