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Last year’s wipeout of Credit Suisse bonds sparked panic among rich Asian investors who had loaded up on the risky bank debt. But now, additional tier 1 bonds are seeing a resurgence in Asia. So why are funds buying more of Asean banks’ dollar AT1s? Who were the top 10 investors in Asean banks’ dollar AT1s in February? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to  Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst, Asi...

On What’s Trending, the decor used at Willy-Wonka’s physical event is open for auction on Ebay. Britain’s Queen Camilla received her very own Barbie doll. And office pods are now using sensors that can track workers’ stress levels to help companies detect employee’s stress levels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Trump vs. Biden once again. And this rematch is likely to raise geopolitical and market uncertainty. But while it’s still too early to forecast the eventual winner, what policy priorities of the two candidates should investors watch for that could move markets? What asset classes are set to benefit if Trump takes office again? What about for Biden? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks...

If you don’t take advantage of grants provided by the government to green your business, your competitors will. Those were the words of Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking at the Navigating Climate and Business in 2024 dialogue organised by The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). During the session key insights...

In 2024, the tech rally persists, albeit without the fervour of the previous year's all-stock surge. Nvidia, stood out of the "Magnificent 7," led the charge and could emerge as the largest U.S. firm. However, Apple and Tesla face scrutiny for lagging behind the group, prompting questions about the reasons behind their underperformance. On Money in the Market, Sean Cheong speaks to Abhishek Vishno...

Bitcoin hit a record high earlier this week, reaching a high of $69,202 and topping November 2021's all-time peak. But it wasn't able to hold onto that level for long, as traders took that opportunity to book profits, signaling more volatility ahead for the cryptocurrency. So now what can we expect and how much higher can Bitcoin prices go? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Ma...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by  Geoff Howie, Market Strategists at the SGX  for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI performed in the past week, the biggest movers, and other headlines that moved markets this week, including China’s biggest political gathering of the year and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

For this year's International Women's Day special on What's Trending, we focus on women in the F&B business. Meals in Minutes is a food startup that offers an advanced meal kit concept with its frozen vacuum-packed ready-to-cook meals, allowing customers to prepare a gourmet dinner in 15 minutes. Hongbin Jeong speaks to Khiara Mia, Co-founder of Meals in Minutes , to learn more about her exper...

China has set a GDP growth  target of "around 5%" for 2024, a repeat of last year's goal even as economic challenges mount. This was announced at the annual legislative meeting — the National People’s Congress, when Communist Party leaders promote their solutions for national ills. However, following the slew of announcements, investors largely shrugged off the set targets. On Money in the Market,...

Silver has recently seen its largest gain in months, a move that may be the start of a prolonged price rally. Some say this could be a banner year for silver, with prices potentially hitting decade-highs. In fact, global silver demand is forecast to reach 1.2 billion ounces this year, the second-highest level on record. So how much will silver prices rise? Will it even outperform gold? On Money in...

Singapore has one of the busiest ports in the world - an average 140,000 vessels call annually. The city state is serious about fostering sustainability within the industry - to bolster efforts the government has just announced a new Sustainability pillar under the maritime cluster fund. Speaking in parliament this week at the debate for the Transport ministry’s budget Transport Minister Chee Hong...

The AI-frenzy has fueled a major rally in tech stocks, with the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks leading the market higher. But this now begs the question - when will this rally turn into a downturn? Some say AI is already in a bubble - an irrational surge in the price of an asset that eventually leads to a crash. So when will this bubble burst? What signs should investors be wary of? On Money in th...

The concept of "Swiftonomics" emphasises Southeast Asian countries' aim to recruit major musical performers to enhance tourism and consumer spending in their own regions. This trend was evident in the increased demand for flights to Singapore, which was one of the chosen destinations featured in Swift's Asia-Pacific tour. Will Singapore become the key destination for concert tourism in the future?...

Despite the US Federal Reserve expected to begin cutting rates later rather than sooner this year, markets have seen optimism due to stellar earnings results, especially from big tech firms in recent weeks. Now with earnings season largely out of the way, investors will be looking this week to more economic releases and Fed boss Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress, where he’s expected to double...

On What’s Trending, LeBron achieved another milestone in his career - scoring 40,000 points in his career. And lastly, a Primary 5 student being the first recipient of the iconic Taylor Swift ’22’ hat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I promise that you'll never find another like me." Yes, we’re never going find another like you, Taylor.  Taylor Swift is here in Singapore for her Eras Tour - the starting point for unprecedented levels of economic impact, particularly within sectors across not only the United States, but every country she’s hosted her concerts in.  So of course our hospitality, tourism, and transport sectors ar...

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research for a market wrap. The Singapore stock market moved lower in two straight sessions earlier this week, and some analysts say the losing streak may continue for the stock market. But how did the STI fare overall in February? Were there any dividend stock standouts for this month? What should investors lo...

On What’s Trending, a new Maggi concoction left fans appalled. Oreo released two new flavours, and one of them is getting a permanent spot in the Oreo lineup. And lastly, a restaurant is offering a ‘Divorce meal’ option. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan’s stock market has hit new highs in recent days after breaching past its 1989 peak following decades of stagnation. The Nikkei has been extending a rally that has made Japanese stocks some of the hottest buys of this year. So what’s been driving this rally? And how much higher could it go? Could it breach the 40,000 level? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Daniel Hurley, Portfo...

US stocks closed out on a dizzying week at record highs last week, but to start the new week, shares took a breather as investors braced for a looming inflation update that could put that rally to the test. New inflation data in the coming days will test the staying power of the breakout rally that followed Nvidia's results. So what can we expect from Thursday’s PCE index reading? When can we expe...

India's stock market has hit all-time highs, continuing its record-breaking rallies throughout the end of last year. And this may be the latest sign that global investors should not overlook the significant long-term investment opportunity the country offers. So how should investors tap into this market? Should investors focus on sectors? How can sector investing aid diversification when construct...

Security and sustainability go hand in hand for business and the nation. This was highlighted in two key sustainability areas of this year’s Singapore National Budget which rolls out the first instalment of the Forward Singapore programmes. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his third annual Budget speech in Parliament on February 16th - he highlighted that for firms to be competitive,...

On What's Trending, China's Luckin Coffee is feeling lucky as it surpasses rival Starbucks in sales. On the other hand, Kellogg's CEO suggests eating cereal for dinner as a cost-cutting alternative, but faces backlash from netizens.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Later tonight, the Dow Jones Industrial will have a new look. Instead of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Amazon.com will be part of the index. This comes as Walmart conducts a 3-to-1 stock split, cutting its stock weighting in the index. So what does that mean for the Dow Jones index and Amazon.com? Why was Amazon selected? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Abhishek Vishnoi, Senior Reporte...

On What’s Trending, find out why the viral ke mu san dance is getting boycotted in Taiwan. And adding onto the viral list is the chocolate-covered strawberry video and understanding its sudden boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.