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About 30% of all cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancers. But that said - Nine out of 10 women who go to their doctors with breast lumps have a benign disorder, not cancer. So what are the signs and symptoms we need to look out for? Rachel Kelly spoke to Dr Tira Tan, Consultant, Division of Medical Oncology, NCCS to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dollar has been virtually unstoppable this year, With a Bloomberg gauge of the greenback showing the dollar rising for almost a week to head for another record high. But how is the dollar affecting other currencies? On Money in the Market, finance producer Hongbin Jeong is joined by Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Phillip Nova, to discuss the latest currency moves including the yen’s plunge to a fr...

Every year - up to US$120 billion of value is lost to the economy in the form of plastic waste. We are talking about millions of tonnes of plastic in landfill, being incinerated or leaking into the environment.  Lombard Odier says that finance has a central role to play in making the industry sustainable. Rachel Kelly spoke to Dr. Thomas Hohne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research, Lombard Od...

Bonds have an inverse relationship to interest rates. So when the cost of borrowing money rises, bond prices usually fall. And if the market expects interest rates to rise, then bond yields rise as well, forcing bond prices to fall. On Money in the Market, Riad Chowdhury, Head of Asia Pacific at MarketAxess, joins us to take a deeper look at the bond market in the APAC region as we face rising int...

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dissolved Malaysia's Parliament, he announced in a special television address on Monday, paving the way for snap polls nearly a year ahead of the deadline for a general election. Rachel Kelly speaks with Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Bureau Chief at the Straits Times to discuss what will happen next.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Development Minister Desmond Lee says prices of four-room and smaller Housing Board resale flats are being monitored for any increase arising from the recent round of cooling measures. This is the latest update following the announcement of new cooling measures at the end of September. On What's Trending, Rachel Kelly speaks to Nicholas Mak, Head of Research and Consultancy at ERA Realty...

Elon Musk seems to have changed his mind about buying Twitter. He’s now willing to proceed with his takeover at the original price $54.20 a share. But the plan now is also contingent on him lining up the necessary debt financing. And that means, major banks led by Morgan Stanley could potentially lose millions. On Money in the Market, Ville Heiskanen, Technology Editor at Bloomberg News, joins us...

Lawyer, Writer, and Social Justice Advocate, Amanda Chong has been voted Her World Young Woman Achiever of the Year 2022 for her work championing early childhood education and literacy in Singapore. In this episode of The View, Rachel Kelly speaks to Amanda to find out more about her journey as a writer, upcoming projects and finding inspiration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at SGX, joins us to give us a wrap of what's been moving in markets this week. He talks STI's performance this week; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Sembcorp Marine, and other REITs; as well as what to expect next week with the MAS policy statement and Singapore's GDP figures released at the end of the week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

We have seen the cost of daily necessities rising at an unprecedented rate, while inflation has hit unprecedented highs in 2022. As central banks in major economies continue to raise interest rates, we are seeing the implications not only in our loans and purchasing power but in our investments as well. On Money in the Market, Wilfred Lim, Head of Strategy, Investment Solutions at PhillipCapital j...

While the EV adoption rate in Singapore has doubled this year compared to last, uptake in the country is still substantially behind more advanced EV markets - That’s according to the latest report from KPMG. Of the 645,150 cars on Singapore roads in 2021, only 2,942 were electric. To find out what more needs to be done to adopt EV adoption - Rachel Kelly spoke to Sharad Somani, Partner and Head of...

Gold is hovering above $1,700 an ounce amid continued uncertainty over whether the US central bank will maintain its resolve to crush inflation by hiking rates. Meanwhile, prices of copper have fallen by nearly a third since March, but we’ve seen a bit of a gain today, after the London Metal Exchange said that it will restrict new deliveries of metals from Russia. On Money in the Market, Sabrin Ch...

UK Investors are now shifting from the poor growth and inflation mix to the extremely negative external balance picture in the UK. The UK economy is currently being impacted by different forces that make forecasting the economic outlook increasingly difficult. Meanwhile, the pound has rebounded from its recent plunge, but some expect that rally could end. On Money in the Market, Pierre Blanchet, H...

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Expert at the Rophi Clinic joins #TheAfternoonUpdate to talk about the uptick in Covid-19 cases, and tell us all about what we need to know to combat HFMD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore was an early proponent of crypto regulation, attempting to establish itself as a hub for global digital-asset companies. But it’s been a year of high-profile crypto failures and market meltdowns. Several of the biggest casualties of the crypto winter was based in Singapore. And amidst these tightening of regulations, Independent Reserve is one of the first virtual asset service providers...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will contribute to a $5 million Asia climate solutions grant - This is part of a push to move closer to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The grant will be hosted by a global network for blended finance. The funding was announced at the inaugural Transition Finance Towards Net Zero Conference.  The Monetary Authority of Singapore, together with knowledge partne...

Rachel Kelly speaks with Director, Tracie Pang, and Actress Mina Kaye - to find out more about the upcoming production 'End of the Rainbow'. The hit musical drama about the final days in the life of legendary songbird, Judy Garland is Pangdemonium’s latest production. It opens at Drama Centre Theatre on October 7. https://pangdemonium.com/production/end-of-the-rainbow/   See omnystudio.com/listene...

Markets are experiencing turmoil not seen since the last financial crisis due to various factors such as climate risks, geopolitical tension and rising inflation.  Therefore, investors are seeking new frameworks through which to see the world and identify investment opportunities. On Money in the Market, Aye Soe, CFA, Global Head of Core and Multi-Asset Product Management at S&P Dow Jones Indi...

On Money in the Market, Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at SGX, joins us to give us a wrap of what's been moving in markets this week, with focus on the STI's performance; top movers today, including ThaiBev and Sembcorp Marine; how ComfortDelGro and iWow Technology performed this week; as well as what to look out for next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to buy your first home? For many Singaporeans this is arguably the biggest and most significant investment they will make in their lifetime! The Afternoon Update spoke to Singapore influencer Preeti Nair AKA PreetiPls as she shares her top tips for buying your first home - her journey climbing the property ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are deeply unsettled. Through the remainder of 2022, Citi Private Bank expects US employment to be positive, profits to marginally grow further, and inflation to start slowing. The Fed is fighting inflation with a potent combination of higher interest rates and Quantitative Tightening. On Money in the Market, Ken Peng, Head of Asia Investment Strategy at Citi Global Wealth Investments, joi...

It’s been a bumpy and volatile ride with markets this month - the month of September, Which is historically known as the worst month for stock markets. Stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and futures have been moving violently from day to day. So was September the worst month of this year? On Money in the Market, Terence Wong, CEO of Azure Capital, joins us to give us a rundown of the volatili...

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...

29th September is World Heart Day. In Singapore - Cardiovascular Disease accounts for about 30% of all deaths in Singapore every year. High blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and physical inactivity are the leading risk factors. So what can you do to protect your heart and your health? Rachel Kelly speaks to  Lim Kiat, Senior Nutritionist at Singapore Heart Foundation to fin...

The dollar has soared once again after the White House talked down the prospect of a currency agreement to weaken the greenback. And the rally has brought further losses to the pound and the euro, while the onshore yuan fell to the weakest level since 2008. The yen remained near the key 145 mark versus the dollar. On Money in the Market, Jeff Ng, Senior Currency Analyst at MUFG, talks the decline...