Live Well with Michelle

What’s UP and what’s DOWN in the financial markets? Well, today in Market View Minutes, we take a look at an unusual piece of news from the United States and how it is impacting one of the market’s sectors. Michelle Martin joins the dots to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has it taken 3 years for Best World to finally receive approval from Singapore's market regulator to resume trading? Will SATS' CEO's aim to 'reduce' its size of rights issue be enough to ease market jitters over its World Flight Services deal? Michelle Martin and  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan investigate . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Ludovic Subran, the Chief Economist of Allianz is skeptical of a fed “pivot” in November. He joined Michelle Martin to share his views on the issue, why South Asian economies have to tighten rates for longer, what an OPEC+ backstop could mean for beleaguered oil markets and how the US housing market is correcting following the FED's moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle to be the world’s premier semiconductor company is heating up, with Samsung rolling out an aggressive roadmap to take on TSMC. Who will come out on top? And is this even a good time to invest in semiconductors? Michelle Martin finds out in this edition of Market View Minutes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could the global risk-on narrative impact crypto markets? What potential growth opportunities does Luno see in Cardano and Solana, having recently added them to its offerings? Michelle Martin finds out with Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan tells Michelle Martin what he's why he's watching out for Singapore listed US-REITs and retail bonds. They also discuss why US automakers are leading indicators of where the economy is moving.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seema Taparia shares what she believes women should first do in order to meet their match. Hear who the different opinion makers are which countries she heads to film new episodes Though she won’t reveal her rates, hear how to get her on your side to find a mate in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3rd Quarter of the year was bleak for US stocks, but that’s history now. Wall Street’s top analysts are focused on the future. They’re looking for companies that will deliver during these last three months of the year and beyond. We have 3 picks for you — one is wholesome entertainment, another makes its money from glitzy casino's, while the 3rd is all about getting people from Point A to Poin...

Michelle Martin and Feroze Medora, Head of APAC at Gemini  take a deep dive into what staking on crypto is all about, the risks involved, and how this instrument compares to other methods of earning yield on crypto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, shares in the Swiss banking giant, Credit Suisse, plummeted 12% to an all-time low! What is leading to this dramatic shift in investors' confidence? And how are markets reacting to the news of British Prime Minister Liz Truss's tax cut reversal? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan also unravel what triggered the overnight US market rally.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

It's an all cash deal that saw a pop of Poshmark shares. Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the 1.2 billion US dollar deal announced this morning — between a South Korean internet giant and a US e-commerce site called Poshmark that’s known as a platform for buying and selling second-hand fashion items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are rising interest rates causing REITs to fall? And on the other hand, which REITs are attracting institutional inflows? Meanwhile, how might the release of the messages between Elon Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal impact the trial? Find out more with Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes we take a look at the stock markets of two of our biggest neighbours: China and India. Which one do you think is outperforming the other? Well, in terms of results for this past quarter, it’s not even close. Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin has the answer for you, along with some reasons why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 27, 1995, Mauricio Gucci was shot dead on the steps leading to his office in Milan, House of Gucci author, Sara Gay Forden was then working around the corner from Mauricio’s office. The established fashion business journalist would cover the developing trial closely for years. Michelle Martin meets the author of the mesmerising non-fiction page-turner that was written over 20 years ago an...

According to a probability model run by Ned Davis Research, there is currently a 98.1% chance of a global recession. How true is that? Well today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University  to give us his two cents about whether he thinks there is a likelihood of an impending recession. He also tells us how exac...

When market sentiment is overwhelmingly bearish, it’s easy to feel gloomy. So, today, in Market View Minutes Michelle Martin looks at two stocks - both in the red recently - but which analysts say, present good value.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike reported its earnings and sales that topped expectations, but why aren't investors reciprocal to this news? Meanwhile, why did the Bank of America downgrade its call on Apple? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan break it all down for us. They also discuss  the details behind Singapore's latest property cooling measures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Michelle Martin speaks to  Pirakash T, Head of Museum of Ice Cream’s Asia-Pacific region to learn why Singapore was chosen as its first global outpost and what’s ahead for the attraction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer million dollar HDB flats? More affordable choices for upgraders? Bad news for sellers or not? Michelle Martin discusses the tighter loan limits in Singapore and what they mean for you with CEO of Propnex Ismail Gafoor.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transition - A buzzword that has dominated energy conversations over the last 2 years.  Liquified Natural Gas or LNG is often seen as a valuable source that can power the shift to renewable sources. To find out more about the key LNG trends Rachel Kelly spoke to Martin Houston, Vice Chairman, Tellurian. This SIEWcast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3 in Par...

In today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng explore the possible synergies between SATS and Worldwide Flight Services given its recent announcement to acquire the world's largest air cargo handler. They also analyse the rationale behind the Bank of England's latest move to rescue the UK financial system through a government bond-buying back program. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Where are the growth areas in the industry seeking to streamline financial operations? Is ASEAN leading or lagging in the evolution of cross-border transactions and integrating technology, finance and business? Michelle Martin discusses the future of digital payments with Rahul Abrol, Co Founder and Co CEO, ChaiPort See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porsche debut's its IPO amidst market upheaval and a battered pipeline of share sales. Michelle Martin takes a look at what is likely one of the largest public listings in European stock market history, and what its entry could mean for Volkswagen shareholders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Apple stock considered a 'Safe Haven' for tech investors? What are Goldman and BlackRock's current sentiments on the stock market given its 6th consecutive day of losses? And why is Cathie Wood standing by her bullish bets on Tesla, Roku and Bitcoin? Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin and  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

In this episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin asks  Samantha Yap, Founder & CEO, YAP Global  what the Singapore investor audience most needs to know about Web 3.0 and blockchain technology, and her growth outlook on the community driven sector of GameFi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.