Your Money with Michelle Martin

Where should you put your money this year, if investing in the stock market last year turned out to be disappointing? Michelle Martin asks Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend, as he shares his investment outlook for 2023 and how we can take action based on this strategy. Also if he had $100 000, where would he put it in the market in 2023?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore Walgreen Boots Alliances’ latest earnings report and why its shares are falling even after quarterly results exceeded expectations. They also look into this week’s oil sell-off and find out the odds of a bull run in 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what the highlights of an anticipated art fair in SEA, how technology is changing the art world and what is shaping up as trends for the art market for 2023 with Magnus Renfrew, Co-Founder of ART SG and Co-Chairman and Global Director of The Art AssemblySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlike the stock market, which witnessed the freefall of share prices at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, demand and prices in the luxury watch market skyrocketed! And many market players do not expect this trend to stop anytime soon… On today’s episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin ventures into the world of luxury watches and invites Terence Ho, Co-founder of 33 Club Singapore to share some trends he’s seeing in the luxury watch market, and tips for those looking to buy or invest in these expensive timepieces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Microsoft have what it takes to lure people away from Google with the launch of its ChatGPT technology? And what are the highlights coming out of the US Fed’s December meeting minutes? Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they analyse the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your financial goals for 2023? With so much to think about, some of us may even struggle to come up or work with a realistic plan.Well to help us out today, Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down everything you need to know about preparing yourself financially for the uncertainties in 2023 and some considerations to know when setting a financial goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 saw the underperformance of gold, thanks to the strong US dollar and an increased competition from other safe-haven assets with a yield. But as we move into the new year, what does the bullish case for gold look like in 2023? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate the possibilities, and explore some of the best stock picks for 2023. They also look into the reasons why investors think 2023 stands to be a better year for Chinese equities than 2022. Money and Me: The right approach to financial freedom in 2023 What are your financial goals for 2023? With so much to think about, some of us may even struggle to come up or work with a realistic plan. Well to help us out today, Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down everything you need to know about preparing yourself financially for the uncertainties in 2023 and some considerations to know when setting a financial goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which SREITs stand to become beneficiaries of investors seeking resilient yield and growth opportunities in a high interest rate environment? And with China taking a major step towards reopening its borders, is it finally time to stock up on companies with high exposure to the Chinese market? Start your year right with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor about his thoughts on the performance of SREITs in 2023 and some sectors to avoid during this period of volatility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 market narrative circled around the great market sell-off, which wiped trillions off the stock market capitalization, and taking a huge bite out of average investors’ retirement plans. That said, what’s the case for 2023 being another bearish or perhaps a bullish year? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore this question and more on Market View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To say that it has been a brutal year for US Technology stocks might be an understatement.. But on the bright side, last night’s rally may have given investors a glimmer of hope. Join Zia-ul Raushan, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they break down the details. They also discuss which countries will stand to benefit from the influx of Chinese tourists and the reopening of China’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there’s one headline that we can’t ignore, that would be China’s dramatic pivot from its Covid zero policy. But given concerns over the transparency of its Covid reporting numbers, is China’s reopening leading to other countries restricting entry? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they analyse the details. They also explore the latest build up of the FTX saga and why Exxon Mobil is suing the EU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq suffered a bout of selling overnight, driven by Tesla's 11% plunge. Why are investors reacting strongly against the electric vehicle maker? Meanwhile, Russia had also recently announced a ban on oil sales to countries that abide by a price cap imposed this month by the West. Join Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they break down the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With CPF updates aplenty in 2023, how can you maximize the benefits to reap its rewards? Well, find out today with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they invite on the show Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China prepares for quarantine free incoming travellers, what can we expect from the world’s second largest economy? And what does this mean for the rest of us here in Asia? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As China continues it’s push to open up with plans to cut quarantine requirements for overseas travellers next month, reports suggests that the mainland is facing up to 1 million Covid-19 infections daily. So should we thread with caution despite the urgency for the world's second largest economy to open up? Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into these issues and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan dives into headlines regarding Elon Musk and China’s economy after its opening. Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures weighs in to share more about how such a hasty opening may affect the region’s economic activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla’s shares hit its new low, so where to from here for Elon Musk? And is a Santa Claus rally on the cards for traders? Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into these issues and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan dive into the world of NFT. For those who aren’t familiar, NFT refers to non-fungible tokens, which are generally created using the same type of programming used for cryptocurrencies. Join in the conversation as they speak to Chewtoro, Web 3 Partnerships for Mandala Club about some of the trends that she’s seeing in the NFT market here in Singapore and abroad, what’s in her NFT collection and what the future of this space looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight on Wall Street, stocks snapped its four-day losing streak, putting a little wind back into hopes for an end-of-year rally. What drove the positive market sentiments? Find out with Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang as they investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European Union has agreed to limit natural gas prices in an effort to combat the energy crisis. But this begs the question, how might this policy have an impact on Europe's ability to attract gas supplies in price-competitive global markets and its overall energy security? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG about the influence of EU's “dynamic” cap on natural gas on market prices, and his outlook for oil and gold prices moving into 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan speak find out why Amazon has slumped almost 50% this year alone and what the European Union energy ministers' agreement to a “dynamic” cap on natural gas prices would mean for consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversity and inclusivity - Those are the 2 words that have gained traction over the years in the broadcast and entertainment industry thanks to the rapid expansion of OTT streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. On this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Eric Collins, CEO & Founding Member of Impact X Capital Partners to talk about the importance of cast diversity and inclusive content, and the opportunities that are presented to investors who are looking to dabble into the entertainment content industry here in Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will the US Fed’s recent 50 basis points rate affect REITs here in Singapore? And what does Goldman Sach’s recent announcement of a 8% layoff suggest about the current economic environment that we’re in? Join in the conversation with Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, as they break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the new year looming large, what resolutions do you have on your list? Well, on today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum about 5 financial resolutions that you may want to consider, and what you can do to achieve them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks on Wall Street extended their sell off after new data showed retails declined more than expected in November. Join in the conversation with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they discuss the market movement overnight and the rationale behind Elon Musk’s latest Tesla sell off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s finally official! The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis point, breaking a string of four straight three quarter basis point hikes. But why are markets reacting strongly against this widely expected move? Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan bring you the details. They also discuss HSBC’s latest plan to stop financing new oil and gas fields, and if other banks are expected to follow suit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know, it is predicted that myopia alone will impact nearly half the global population by 2050? With that in mind, Zhaoke Ophthalmology has developed a new innovative drug, NVK002, that seeks to address this concern. Join in the conversation with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite Lisa Feng, CFO, Zhaoke Ophthalmology on today’s episode of Money and Me to talk about what her company is doing to position themselves as a market leader in this space and the opportunities presented to investors looking to dabble in the world of eye health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Raushan analyse the latest US CPI data and everything you need to know about the latest build up of the FTX saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up 2022, who are the S-REITs winners and losers coming out of this year’s market turbulence? Find out the answers with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to share how he thinks S-REITs have performed so far. They also discuss the opportunities and risks that 2023 presents for this industry and the sectors that stand to benefit the most from China's reopening of its economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting, US stocks jumped higher overnight, clawing back some of the steep losses from the previous week. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what's driving the positive sentiment on Wall Street. They also discuss the arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and the agreement between Japan and the Netherlands to join the US in tightening controls over the export of advanced chip making machinery to China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recession! It’s the big talk of the town that has darkened investors’ moods as signs of a weakening economy start to weigh heavily on markets. That being said, how can we stay invested while ensuring that our portfolios aren’t heavily impacted by the impact of a recession? Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he invites Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to discuss the blueprints of a recession-resistant portfolio and which sectors you should be keeping your eyes peeled on amid the reopening of China’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore everything you need to know ahead of the US FOMC meeting this week, and find out why fund managers are increasingly being optimistic about the reopening of China’s economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight on Wall Street, positive sentiments are starting to shine through as the S&P 500 snapped its longest losing streak since October. So what is it about the US jobless claims data that investors are happy about? On a separate note, why isn't the FTC happy about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore these latest headlines and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unsettling… that’s the word to describe sentiments over on Wall Street. That being said, what does the economic trajectory for the upcoming year ahead look like? And if a recession were to happen, are we expecting a long or a short one? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest news making headlines this week is the price cap on Russian seaborne oil that came into force on Monday. But it raises the question, how effective will this be in dampening Russia’s oil revenue and what does this mean for the future of oil prices? Elsewhere around the world, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have announced that it will be building a second chip plant in Arizona. What kind of effect would this might have on the already rising US-China tensions over access to semiconductors? Dan Koh finds out with Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Dan Koh analyses the sell off over on Wall Street and the various factors weighing on markets overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year it’s been! From the unrelenting worry of high inflation, to the Ukraine War and even the possibility of a recession caused by an aggressive Fed, 2022 has been nothing but a box full of surprises. Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to reflect on the transitions that we have experienced in 2022, and 3 lessons learnt from these events that will definitely be useful to us as we step into this exciting new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did the recent release of the November ISM data signal about the state of the US economy? And how might Foxconn’s report of a decline in its November revenue impact Apple? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do consumer and travel preferences look like in an endemic world? Find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Yogesh Sangle, Head of Instarem about how Instarem as a cross-border payments provider, is addressing challenges faced by businesses when it comes to digital remittances and what amaze offers to help you get more bang for your buck on your next overseas trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore OPEC+’s decision to stay the course on output policy ahead of a pending ban from the European Union on Russian crude, and China’s accelerated shift toward reopening the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not surprising that we’re seeing a strong safe investments like the Singapore Treasury Bills and Singapore Savings Bonds, given the rise of inflation and the possibility of a recession. But are there any risks of having too much fixed income in an investment portfolio? Find out with Dan Koh as he speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend about some of the factors to consider before adding fixed income investments to our portfolio and how you should be investing in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang discuss how the markets are responding to the release of key US reports such as the PCE Index and the ISM manufacturing Index. They also discuss why Salesforce tanked overnight despite reporting a solid quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are off to an optimistic start to December! This comes as Wall Street stocks saw broad gains after Fed chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank will slow the pace of its aggressive rate-hiking campaign. In other news, why are tech giants like Meta and Spotify blasting Apple publicly? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know… The Global Esports Market size is expected to reach more than a staggering $3.5 billion by 2027! With that in mind, wouldn't you want a slice of that pie? Well wait no further and join Dan Koh on Money and Me as he speaks to Clayton Larcombe, Chief Investment Officer & Founder, PAC Capital to discuss the key market trends have been impacting the growth of this sector and everything you need to know about investing in the Esports industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, find out the details behind the new partnership between Tesla rival Nio and Tencent on self-driving tech, and the significance of Adani Enterprises’ winning rights to redevelop India’s largest slum, Mumbai’s Dharavi neighbourhood, with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the FTX fallout continues to spread across the crypto market, what does this mean for the future of the crypto ecosystem? Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he finds out the importance of a security-first approach in mitigating risks in crypto investing and what growth opportunities can we look forward to here in Asia with Georgia Quinn, General Counsel at Anchorage Digital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are weighing in pressures coming from China's prolonged Covid restrictions and protests developing across the nation. And one company suffering from this unfortunate event is Apple! Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the details. They also discuss BlockFi's recent announcement of bankruptcy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a 'Finanical Sotong?'. Well find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum about the 5 common missteps made by people looking to manage their personal finance, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Adobe, consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year! So what does this indicate about spending in the coming holiday season? Elsewhere around the world, what potential implications will the latest protest in China have on markets in Asia? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Patil, Head of Insurance, Bubblegum joins Dan Koh on Money and Me to talk about how consumer trends and behaviours toward insurance are changing and what Bubblegum is doing to revolutionise the insurance industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.