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On What’s Trending, we’ll be talking about Taylor Swift’s newest album - The Tortured Poets Department - and what kind of theories has been circulating online. Also, Queen’s University introduced a new Taylor Swift course called “Law (Taylor’s Version).” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Fed officials have questioned the need for a cut anytime soon, leaving traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates. Expectations of rate cuts have fallen from six in the beginning of the year to now - just two, while some even expect a possible hike. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Gautam Chadda, Head of Investment and Portfolio Advisory (Singapore) at RBC Wealth Manageme...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by  Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research,  for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI has performed in the past week, how the latest heightened tension in the Middle East is affecting local markets, outlook of the earnings season and how the new Prime Minister in May may affect markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Saxo has recently released a quarterly report titled “2024: The Wasted Year”. But why is 2024 a wasted year? What lies ahead for the upcoming quarter, and how can investors navigate the uncertainties surrounding rate cuts, politics and geopolitical issues? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Charu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy and Global Market Strategist at Saxo , to find out more.  S...

On What’s Trending, we talk about the escape of 100 huskies from a pet cafe in China. And the second generation of The Beatles released a new song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sustainable City is the first operational Net Zero Energy city in Dubai, modelled to become an international showcase for high quality sustainable living. It’s been 9 years since the first set of keys were handed over to tenants in this community with solar panel clad homes and shaded vehicle free pedestrian streets. Now, it’s been one year since I moved to Dubai and I can’t help but wonder wh...

Nearly 100 millimetres of rain fell over the course of just 12 hours yesterday in Dubai. Rushing water inundated homes and businesses, roads have turned into rivers, and planes into boats. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rachel Kelly , who is currently residing in Dubai, to give us a scoop on what the situation is like now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, traders have been eyeing commodity markets including oil and gold. Oil prices retreated to start the week despite the conflict as prices had already risen in expectation of an action by Iran, while gold also traded down, trading below last week’s high. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst, Philli...

Ether has been making big moves in recent moves, and that's as all eyes are on the US Securities and Exchange Commission and whether they will approve an exchange-traded fund for the cryptocurrency. But some issuers are not confident the SEC will give the greenlight to the ether applications. Meanwhile, Hong Kong, earlier this week, has given initial approval to its first spot bitcoin and ether ex...

On What’s Trending, we will be talking about the interests, aspirations, and history of Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will be succeeding Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long on May 15. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large US banks kicked off the first-quarter earnings report season. However, results fell shy of projections. Regardless, big banks’ results have offered the latest window into how the US economy is faring amid uncertainty in the interest-rate trajectory as inflation remains sticky. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Wong Kok Hoong, Head of Equity Sales Trading, Maybank Securities ,...

On What’s Trending, we talk about Cha Eun-woo successfully making fans fall in love with him within 10 minutes. Also, the Olympic track’s colour will be changed for the first time. And lastly, gnomes seems to be taking over golf courses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by  Dan Chang C S, Trading Rep, Phillip Securities , for a market wrap for the week. They discuss how the STI performed in the past week, whether it was a quiet week given a midweek holiday, biggest movers on the STI, what’s been moving Seatirum shares, and what to look out for in the latest earnings season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

“Are risk assets overly exuberant?” is one question that remains on investors’ minds as markets continue to rally on. Tech stocks have led the rally in equities, but can the rally broaden out to other asset classes? Or is the rally set to lose momentum soon? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Hou Wey Fook, Chief Investment Officer, DBS Bank , to find out more. See omnystudio.com/liste...

In a capitalist world, can profits still be attained while leaders pursue purpose? Can a balance between environmental needs with those of corporations be struck? Rachel Kelly speaks with Rajeev Peshawaria , CEO, Stewardship Asia Centre and author of the book Sustainable Sustainability to discuss  the role corporates play in tackling climate change and how steward leadership can help us combine pr...

There’s still uncertainty surrounding markets when it comes to interest rates. Strong economic data and worries over sticky inflation are pushing investors to reassess how deeply the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates this year. So how is this impacting fixed income markets? What kind of investment approach should investors take to navigate this complex landscape? On Money in the M...

Some market watchers believe that the current US stock market rally is poised for a breather, even if it remains unclear whether equities are in a bubble or a strong bull run. Yet some investors believe the market's nearly uninterrupted ascent means a pullback is due. So are we in a bubble? And will it burst soon? Or will we see a continuous bull run? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks t...

On What’s Trending, we find out why Hermes got into a lawsuit. Also, Bulgari dethroned Richard Mille's thinnest watch. And lastly, a 13-year-old teen might be getting a free meal from Gordon Ramsey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “buy India, sell China” equities strategy was a popular one last year. But this year, it looks like it’s reached an inflection point for some investors. Some banks have pared exposure to India after a record-breaking rally, and pivoting to former favourite China. What does signal? Why are investors turning away from India? And if this continues, what will this mean for India’s stock market? On...

On What’s Trending, we talk about the new trend of Chinese Gen Z’s wearing gross clothes to work in China. We also talk about the recent launch of the coffee-table book, Barbie: The World Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by  Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX , for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI performed in the past week, the biggest movers, Singtel’s trading halt, and AEM’s fabulous week. They also touch on the latest retail sales data out of Singapore today as well as what to look out for in the weeks ahead, including earnings season....

China published a set of new rules earlier last month that would tighten scrutiny over IPOs. According to the new rules, regulators will vet IPOs more closely, crack down hard on securities fraud, and encourage listed firms to increase dividend payouts and buy back shares. So what does this mean for the stock market? Will this deter companies away from listing in China? On Money in the Market, Hon...

India’s economy has developed an undeniable momentum in the past three decades and is now worth $3.7 trillion. It’s ranked as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. So what are India’s growth drivers? Can this growth continue? And how will the upcoming elections impact the economy and market sentiment? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Elke Speidel-Walz, Chief Economist E...

On What's Trending today, Bruno Mars is in town, and he’s brought a local touch to his first night here in Singapore. Also trending, The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) together with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Klass Engineering and Solutions, are developing something called cyborg cockroaches. And they may be the next crucial technology serving in rescue missions.  S...

Chinese stocks started the week on a positive note, after new data reinforced investor’s hopes that the world’s number two economy is finally recovering. And investors are turning more optimistic. So does this mean China’s market rout is finally over? Should we go all in on China? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danish Lim, Market Analyst, Phillip Nova , to find out more.  See omny...