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AI has been driving the recent market rally. Nvidia has been the major force behind this AI boom. But what other AI-related stocks can investors consider? And how much longer can this AI hype last? Does it have more room to run? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Too Juncheong, Equity Dealer, Moomoo Singapore , to find out more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What’s Trending today, a burial chat crypt close to the final resting place of the iconic Marilyn Monroe has sold for $195,000 at auction. Also, incognito mode has finally gone private.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks capped off their best start to the year since 2019 to end the month of March. With Thursday’s gains, the broad-market benchmark closed the month in the greed, clocking in not only its fifth-straight monthly gain, but also climbing 10.2% in the first quarter - its best start to the year in five years. So what moved markets in the month of March? Could this rally continue in April? Or will...

On What’s Trending, we talk about IKEA Singapore’s April Fool’s prank. And also, we look back at what pranks other companies did to their consumers — some were a success, while some didn’t leave a smile on its consumers faces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan issued its toughest warning yet for FX traders on its willingness to intervene after the yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1990. The yen dipped to 151.97 versus the greenback early yesterday in Tokyo. That’s beyond the level at which policymakers stepped in during October 2022. So what’s led to the weakness in the yen? And will an intervention be enough to revive the yen...

On What’s Trending, we talk about the auction involving the floating wood panel used in Titanic. And we also talk about the new law in Germany involving its beloved sausage dog, the dachshund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have emerged as a formidable presence in the world of investing. Moomoo and its sister brand Futubull have surveyed a total of 2,288 users in February 2024 across five markets, to find out more about the female’s investment behaviours and perspectives on market involvement. So what were the top investment choices for female investors? Can we see more female investors in the coming years? On...

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation is set to be released at the end of the week. And US equities have even moved warily this week, with investors hesitant to expand their risk exposure ahead of the key inflation data. If it comes in hotter-than-expected, should investors be concerned? How should investors mitigate the potential risks? On Money in the Market, Hongbin...

There are many ways investors can address climate risks in fixed income portfolios, including financing issuers that deliver climate solutions. That said, due to the complexity of fixed income markets investors often struggle to identify and track exposure to bonds that are associated with carbon-intensive activities. In a report just out titled 'Tracing Carbon-Intensive Debt' , London Stock Excha...

Did you know that 2.2 billion people on the planet still live without safely managed drinking water? And at least half the worlds population experiences water scarcity for at least part of the year. World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March and this year’s theme is water for peace. But what role does finance play? Rachel Kelly takes a look in this week's Eco Money   See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The US Federal Reserve is not ready to cut rates just yet. Inflation still remains above the Fed’s 2% target. For now, policymakers expect to stand pat for a little longer before cutting them three times later this year. So how should investors allocate their assets in the meantime? Can we expect more volatility ahead? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gautam Chadda, Head of Investme...

On What’s Trending, we talk about the recent "Course des Garçons de Café" or the café waiters race held in Paris during the weekend. And we also discuss about the new law for those who are planning to climb Everest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luxury stocks saw a sharp decline in Europe last week, after a profit warning from the owner of Gucci laid bare a sharp slowdown in demand for high-end goods, especially in China. Shares of Gucci owner Kering plunged as much as 15%. Other luxury stocks also saw a similar decline - with LVMH down more than 3% at one point. So what’s driving the sudden decline in luxury stocks? Are luxury stocks no...

On What’s Trending, we find out how the internet defines “boy mom.” And adultery may soon be legal in New York after over a century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global equity markets are hovering around new all time highs. But what could go wrong? What could cause big disruptions in the market this year? That’s the question investors have in the back of their minds. And Lombard Odier has outlined eight key risks surrounding markets in their latest report. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier  t...

Last week, everyone was buzzing about Singtel. And this week, it announced the launch of GPU-as-a-Service in Singapore and South-east Asia in the third quarter of 2024. Most importantly, Singtel will be among the world’s first to deploy Nvidia’s GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchips upon receiving them in early 2025. So are shares of Singtel riding the AI-frenzy? And can we see further upside of the st...

The US Fed is largely sticking to its path of interest-rate cuts - for now. As widely expected,  interest rates were kept unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%. But this followed something else that went unchanged - the projection for rate cuts this year. Policymakers still see three cuts in 2024. But still questions remain when the first cut will come through. So how are markets reacting to this latest deci...

On March 13, two women who founded a daycare centre for kids with cancer and other critical illnesses, were named as The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2023. What does this award mean for them? And what keeps them going? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ronita Paul and Geraldine Lee, Co-Founders of Arc Children's Centre , to share more about their achievements and their story. Hi...

Questions on when the US Fed will cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year are rising. But Fed Chair Jerome Powell and policymakers are expected to play it safe when they meet this week, keeping their rate unchanged for a fifth straight time. That’s as they still need further evidence that inflation is returning to their 2% target. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks t...

The equity market has rallied powerfully since November 2023. So after a sharp rally of this nature, are we in overbought market conditions? Investor sentiments at bullish extremes and a high concentration in US Big Tech tend to lead to heightened risks of short- term volatility. But despite risks of short-term volatility, can larger tailwinds behind the bull market remain intact? On Money in the...

On What's Trending, Kate Middleton's conspiracy theories and rumours has been debunked after her recent sighting with Prince William at Windsor. But during her absence, what kind of conspiracy theories and rumours circulated online? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Bank of Japan really ditch its ultra loose monetary policy tomorrow? Governor Kazuo Ueda and his board have one more day to decide if it’s time for Japan’s first interest rate hike in 17 years. While speculation is mounting on whether the BOJ will raise its key interest rate, what if they delay once more? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing, P...

On What’s Trending, we look into the internet’s verdict on Starbucks’ Spring drink lineup. We also find out how to make the viral Pizza Lava Toast. And also, a man in China got a clepsydra-inspired hairstyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust will be added to the STI effective from Monday (18 March). This now brings the total number of S-REITs in the STI to seven. Does this mean the overall performance of S-REITs will have a bigger impact on the movement of the STI? Will this inclusion drive FCT shares higher? What kind of investment returns can we expect?  On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Dan...

Asia investment grade credit may set to benefit from both the end of the US hiking cycle and potential global economic slowdown, with structural demand likely from increasing investor interest. While markets are still divided on how severe the slowdown will be in the United States, Asia's economic cycle has diverged from developed markets. And this backdrop bodes well for Asia IG bonds, creating a...