Your Money with Michelle Martin

What’s the rationale behind the Bank of Canada’s surprise decision to resume raising interest rates? To what extent would it influence the US central bank’s interest rate decision? And why is venture capital giant Sequoia Capital splitting its China business into a separate entity? Dan Koh analyses these headlines and more with Ryan Huang and Sean Cheong. They also discuss why JP Morgan and Invesco Asset Management are overweight on Chinese stocks today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto’s early backers, co-founders of Gemini Exchange Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss the platform's offshore growth plans. We find out what investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand can expect from their new crypto derivative offerings and discuss their views on the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the significant changes in the travel industry since the pandemic, and how are these transformations shaping the overall travel ecosystem? Dan Koh finds out with David Mann, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific and Middle East Africa at the Mastercard Economics Institute as he breaks down the Mastercard Economics Institute's fourth-annual travel report, Travel Industry Trends 2023. They also discuss what are some of the hotspot predictions for this spring and summer by region of origin and why travelers are choosing to spend more on destinations than 'things' in this new age of travel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a day after the US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance, it is now charging Coinbase, the biggest crypto trading platform in the US, with operating illegally. What implications will this have on crypto investors? Meanwhile, why did the Reserve Bank of Australia turn hawkish since a pause in April, even as jobs growth eases and consumer spending cools? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple kicked off its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote last night, unveiling one of its long awaited products... The mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro! But with a staggering price tag of $3,499, how well does it stack up against competition like Meta and Sony? Meanwhile, what do you need to know about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s charge against Binance? Find out with Dan Koh as he breaks it all down with Ryan Huang and Sean Cheong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Goldilocks mean in the stock market? And why is Saudi Arabia surprisingly making an extra 1 million barrel-a-day oil supply cut in July? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang walk you through the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tech sector of the S&P 500 ended May with a bang, leaping 9.29% as semiconductor stocks like Nvidia rallied on the buzz about AI technology! But why does BlackRock still think that the US may already be in a recession? Also, what are the factors contributing to the Singapore total market capitalization’s fall of 2.8% - the second month in a row in which Singapore stocks booked a decline in value? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unravel these headlines and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the recent headline events, from the likes of FTX’s fallout to the failure at Silicon Valley Bank, that have rocked the crypto landscape mean for crypto traders and the larger cryptocurrency ecosystem? Dan Koh investigates with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy APAC at Chainalysis. They also discuss how the issues of market integrity and investor protection are being addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what went down during Elon Musk’s meeting with Foreign Minister Qin Gang during his visit to China, why Musk is looking to pick a fight with the EU over speech moderation and how Singaporean investors can start participating in the Thai economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the US debt ceiling turmoil, where can investors find a 'market opportunity'? What are the risks of a US credit rating being downgraded? And what AI product did Nvidia unveil? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How receptive are companies when looking towards a model of having permanently distributed teams spread across multiple locations? Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher McNamara, Chief Revenue Officer, Remote to discuss the key highlights of the IDC AP SMB & Mid-Market Hiring Trends 2023 survey and the evolution of remote work adoption among Asia-Pacific companies. They also find out what else can be done to motivate companies to accept remote working in their workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the key takeaways of the US debt ceiling deal discussed between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy? And did Nvidia just help create an AI-fueled stock bubble? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they analyze the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has the Singapore Dollar strengthened against the Malaysian Ringgit? Why is Intel’s stock falling? Why has Bill Ackman resurrected the billionaire feud with Carl Icahn and what is at stake? Michelle Martin dives into the issues details Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does GenZ want from their banks? How are they saving when they don’t necessarily earn that much? Are they concerned about the economy? What language should you speak to best get through to this generation? Michelle Martin speaks to Aditi Kohli, Senior Vice President, APAC, GWI to find out more about the Gen Z approach to work life, their personal financial health and what institutions can do better to engage this group of people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are investors selling off luxury goods companies? Why should investors put more money in gold? Why is it a good time to invest in the chipmaking space?Michelle Martin speaks with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out more about two new Amundi index funds with expense ratios at 0.1% and 0.05% offered by Endowus, available as standalone funds, and as part of their “CPF core allocation portfolios”. What do the funds track? How have they performed to date? What should you weigh before buying a passive index fund with your CPF? Guests: Sunny Leung, Head of ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta for South Asia, Amundi and Samuel Rhee, Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at EndowusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director, Asia, ECA International to unpack what is driving daily rates for business travellers to Singapore, the locations for relatively lower costs, and how Singapore ranks in terms of expenses compared to global business destinations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which sectors should investors be looking at to bank on AI’s development? Will Apple’s $3000 headset be successful? What is a Singapore Depositary Receipt and can anyone buy one? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is India so important to DBS? Why is OCBC betting on Greater China? Are S-Reits on a buying spree? Why is India pulling the 2000 rupee note? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan who shares what’s on his watch-list. They also discuss China labelling Micron a cybersecurity risk and what that could mean for Chinese and South Korean chip stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some insurers are now offering additional coverage for cancer treatment and services through their rider policies. What are their implications for your long-term costs and care? Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are financial institutions/banks preparing for a possible US default? What’s the current market narrative for Singapore stocks? Are concerts and events gearing up and who could benefit? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a difficult 2022 does 2023 offer a fresh start for Asian fixed income investors? Michelle Martin speaks to Alvin Ong, Head of Fixed Income, Singapore, Manulife Investment Management to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is on the solid road to profitability? Michelle and Ryan discuss Jardine Matheson and Grab’s recent showings. Has the Grab sell off been overdone? How is the division of Alibaba into 6 business units proceeding? Why is Walmart doing better than other retailers? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s fuelling Tencent’s rapid performance? What’s driving US earnings? Why has Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway switched stakes in two banks? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary value investor Warren Buffett is bullish on Japan, why? What are hedge fund investors studying about China's education and chip sector? We take a close look at the picks that emerged from a famous investor conference held recently in Hong Kong. Why are regional banks in the US rallying and could they be winners worth looking at? Arun Pai from the investment team at Monk's HIll shares his views with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s behind SIA’s record profits? Why is Tesla going down the advertising route? Why is China’s youth jobless rate at an all time high? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are some of the winners and losers coming out of this earnings season? Which are the top reits for returns at the moment? And what does the US Fed’s recent rate hike mean for S-REITs going forward? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin checks out a book by Japanese authors who draw on Adlerian psychology to illustrate a path to happiness that involves rethinking the need for affirmation from others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with viral Ted speaker and happiness expert Anders Hansen, author of the new book "The Happiness Cure", to find out how evolutionary history could offer insights to radically improve our happiness today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's taken a bite out of ComfortDelGro's earnings? How could two big mergers reshape the global energy marketplace, and what could this mean for the share prices of the companies involved? The prices of platinum and coffee are moving up, so how do you invest in them? Michelle Martin dives into what market watchers are discussing this morning, for the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are International investors concerned at all about how elections in Thailand and Turkey play out? Is it time to think of alternative investments - what are your choices? Will China’s recovery continue to boost US and other Asian companies? How will the US debt crisis impact equity prices? Michelle Martin and Kelvin Wong dive into the issues that matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should investors be thinking about when considering investments in Singapore and other Asian markets? Besides S-Reits and ETF’s which areas are attracting attention and why? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle scours the Kinokuniya bestseller lists for books worth checking out in this edition of Read with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What could SingPost first annual loss signal for domestic postal delivery? What’s powering StarHub’s rebound? What are investors talking about when they examine Emirates, Foxconn, Alphabet, Peloton, Frasers Property, Food Empire, AEM and Marco Polo Marine? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dive into the issues that matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so few Singaporeans have a retirement plan in place? How do the younger and older generations compare when it comes to retirement planning? Michelle Martin speaks to Mark Czajkowski, Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Singapore about the challenges that may stand in the way of our desired lifestyle once we stop working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google just announced their latest AI plans. Which stand out? Why is US inflation still above 2%? Disney is forecasting more streaming losses, what does this mean for the streaming wars? Why does Elon Musk want voice and video calls on Twitter? To what extent will Twitter’s new features drive the platform forward? Michelle Martin unwraps the details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to academic Pearpilai Jutasompakorn from the Business, Communication and Design Cluster of the Singapore Institute of Technology, to find the smartest ways to save, invest and grow your wealth when inflationary pressures are a concern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your to-do list running your life? Are you tired of feeling constantly depleted? Michelle Martin finds a book that takes us beyond the myths of productivity to find a better way forward, given that "the average human lifespan is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short: about 4000 weeks on average."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s powering OCBC’s earnings? What makes Aramco’s soaring dividend unmatched? What happens to the dollar if the US debt ceiling isn’t raised? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out what defensive positions can we take as investors to weather a possible recession and diversify in the next phase of rate hikes, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are SIA Engineering profits so low? What does SEA’s pay rise tell us about labour markets and what are the driving factors behind PayPal’s struggles? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often come across many myths floating around the concept of investing. It’s natural for everyone to have developed a few stereotypical notions and biases over the years. Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to find out how we can steer clear of these rumours or myths to avoid making investing a daunting task. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents in Singapore can now make payments through Whatsapp. Michelle Martin finds out more about the new initiative announced today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you like to be able to spend your stablecoins anywhere Mastercard is accepted? Well… this is now a reality after Mastercard announced its collaboration with Stables to launch Asia Pacific’s first stablecoin digital wallet integration. Michelle Martin speaks to Bernardo Bilotta, Co-Founder, Stables to discuss the significance of this milestone and what it means for crypto adoption globally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Berkshire Hathaway performed so far? To what extent did the DBS outage affect its reputation? What are some key takeaways from the US job growth data? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Sean Cheong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore the latest on the US banking turmoil, which is seeing another regional bank suffering steep selloff overnight on Wall Street. They also analyze some of the key highlights coming out of Apple’s latest earnings results and find out what Microsoft’s collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices on the chipmaker’s expansion into artificial intelligence processors would mean for Nvidia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biggest news making headlines this morning is the Federal Reserve approving its 10th interest rate increase in just a little over a year. What were some key takeaways coming out of the FOMC meeting? Why did shares of PacWest Bancorp tumble 56% overnight? And why are strategists from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley preferring fixed-income instruments to equities today? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang dissect the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know, 2022 marked the strongest year for gold demand in over a decade, with annual gold demand jumping 18%! So what’s driving this exceptional investment demand in gold and can we expect this bull run to continue for the rest of this year? Dan Koh finds out with Shaokai Fan, Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & Global Head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council. They also discuss how retail investors should be approaching this investment class and the risks to look out for when including gold in their portfolios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out why shares of Chegg plunged 48% overnight, 3 other potential market victims of ChatGPT, Hindenburg Research's latest short-selling target, and why Tesla is hiking prices of its cars in several key markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.