Your Money with Michelle Martin

Chainalysis recently released its 2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency report that sheds light on the key trends affecting the cryptocurrency landscape in the region. Ulisse Dell'Orto, Managing Director, APAC, Chainalysis joins Zia-ul Raushan to tell us where most people are putting their wealth into crypto and how the cryptocurrency market here in Asia is set to perform in future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss just made history! Just six weeks after she was appointed, Truss will be resigning as prime minister, against the backdrop of her economic programme that sent shockwaves through the markets and divided her Conservative Party. So that raises the question, who might succeed Truss as UK Prime Minister? Meanwhile, Snap plunged more than 27% after the social media company reported weaker-than-expected revenue for the third quarter. What does this paint for their future? Ryan Huang and Dan Koh have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Ryan Huang and Dan Koh investigate Tesla's near time outlook given its latest record third-quarter revenue which missed Wall Street estimates and how IBM was able to outperform the broader technology sector despite the rising dollar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong corporate earnings extended a rally in Wall Street overnight for the second straight session! Some of the notable movers worth mentioning include Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and Johnson & Johnson. So what's contributing to this resilience and how are they able to continuously defy expectations? Ryan Huang and Dan Koh find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British Pound rebounded overnight after U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt announced that almost all of the controversial tax measures announced by his predecessor would be reversed. Meanwhile, why did China delay the release of its GDP data? Ryan Huang dissect these headlines and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Ryan Huang takes us through some of the key takeaways coming out of China's President Xi Jinping's speech at the China's Communist Party Congress and how forex traders are responding to Japanese yen's recent price fluctuations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season is finally here! So what can we expect as we progress into this crucial time of the year? Meanwhile, why are US markets rallying despite core inflation data revealing a rise to a 40-year high? Michelle Martin asks Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are reading Growth By Choice today. From an early physical experience of fear to making his way from flight steward to global executive leader in the technology sector today, Haresh Khoobchandani is no stranger to taking practical steps to bring his choices to life. Michelle Martin speaks to Haresh Khoobchandani, Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific at Autodesk & Author of Growth by Choice about his growth framework that seeks to unlock our 'inner genius' to work through our fears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you know about pet insurance in Singapore? Will it help you save on big vet bills? Are there really options that can help with cancer treatment and glaucoma? Michelle Martin finds out with Pamela Chong associate manager Legacy FA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. This year marks the second Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum which will focus on much needed investments in the region. IRENA has highlighted that by 2050, a total of US$33 trillion of additional investment—an increase of 30%—will be required to be on track for a 1.5°C pathway. Rachel Kelly speaks to Francesco La Camera Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency to find out his vision for the energy landscape in Asia in 2050.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has AMC stock fallen to pre-meme levels? And what does this suggest about the future prospects of the company and other cinema chains going forward? Meanwhile, why isn't everyone believing that the BOE will stop shoring up the markets? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger XR is the leading global XR agency. Founder Jason Yim says the Metaverse is not a place, it is a shift in engaging with content and many companies are laying a stake for an AR or VR dominated metaverse. Michelle Martin invites Jason Yim, Founder & CEO of Trigger XR, to share his practitioner insight into the technology he thinks is enabling the evolution of metaverse and what this would mean for brands moving forward. They also discuss AI-generated art. When machines or algorithms create, where can value be unlocked and which industries stand to be disrupted?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View Minutes, we take a look at two locally-listed companies: One that specializes in aircraft maintenance, the other treats wastewater and sludge. Two very different businesses, no doubt about that — but both are pretty essential, when you think about it. The companies are SIA Engineering and Leader Environmental Technologies. Which stock is hot? And which might be a better investment for the long haul? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes, we take a look at electric vehicles. EV stocks are tanking recently. But there are still a lot of interesting headlines in this space and some signs of strong institutional interest, which could bode well for EV companies going forward. Which EV companies might be hot? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trek 2000 is making news today after its founder was sentenced to jail for accounting fraud! Meanwhile, chipmaker earnings are estimated to fall at the fastest pace since 2008, why is that? And against this backdrop, why is this chip firm still moving ahead with its Japanese IPO debut? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang lay out the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is off to a shaky start after the US market closed off with a miserable 9.3% loss in September - living up to its name as the worst month of trading. So the question remains, what other factors might derail markets aside from the Fed raising interest rates? And how can we ensure that our returns are above inflation over the long term? You definitely don't want to miss this as Michelle Martin tears down the details with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can a beefed-up dollar affect your portfolio? Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities dives into the details. They also answer the question of a listener - Roy Poh - who asked if these 2 'Buy Now Pay Later' stocks have room to run in a recessionary environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look into the significance of Apple's surge in sales despite PC shipments decline in Q3, and how this shapes the expectations of the upcoming earnings season. They also discuss how politics and international relations are weighing on chipmakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin checks out 2 online marketplaces that were pandemic favorite and asks what could be good entry points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Europe-focused S-Reits managers confident their assets can withstand shocks despite experiencing multi-year lows? And what does the latest US jobs data suggest about how the Feds will approach the next rate hike? Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A company called Strive Asset Management has launched an anti-ESG ETF that was successful in raising $315 millions in less than a month! Why exactly is the anti-ESG movement gaining ground? And with the OPEC+ announcing that they will be cutting 2 millions of barrels a day, is this a sign to enter the commodities market? Michelle Martin finds out with Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dog lover Michelle Martin checks out a company dedicated to making magic ‘for all dogs and their people’ to find out if it is a good investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan analyze Amazon's expansion & contraction plans, and what it means for the business, how much higher oil prices can get, and what is likely to be the biggest barrier that Twitter and Musk will need to overcome to finalize the acquisition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wished you could choose and literally see a vet in minutes on video call? Pet telemedicine has arrived in Singapore. Michelle Martin speaks with siblings and co-founders Junyong Tong and Dr. Rachel Tong, Co-founders, Pawlyclinic, to find out if their platform can save pet parents time and money in the long-run, yet still offer access to great vet care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s UP and what’s DOWN in the financial markets? Well, today in Market View Minutes, we take a look at an unusual piece of news from the United States and how it is impacting one of the market’s sectors. Michelle Martin joins the dots to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has it taken 3 years for Best World to finally receive approval from Singapore's market regulator to resume trading? Will SATS' CEO's aim to 'reduce' its size of rights issue be enough to ease market jitters over its World Flight Services deal? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan investigate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ludovic Subran, the Chief Economist of Allianz is skeptical of a fed “pivot” in November. He joined Michelle Martin to share his views on the issue, why South Asian economies have to tighten rates for longer, what an OPEC+ backstop could mean for beleaguered oil markets and how the US housing market is correcting following the FED's moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The battle to be the world’s premier semiconductor company is heating up, with Samsung rolling out an aggressive roadmap to take on TSMC. Who will come out on top? And is this even a good time to invest in semiconductors? Michelle Martin finds out in this edition of Market View MinutesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could the global risk-on narrative impact crypto markets? What potential growth opportunities does Luno see in Cardano and Solana, having recently added them to its offerings? Michelle Martin finds out with Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan tells Michelle Martin what he's why he's watching out for Singapore listed US-REITs and retail bonds. They also discuss why US automakers are leading indicators of where the economy is moving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seema Taparia shares what she believes women should first do in order to meet their match. Hear who the different opinion makers are which countries she heads to film new episodes Though she won’t reveal her rates, hear how to get her on your side to find a mate in this conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3rd Quarter of the year was bleak for US stocks, but that’s history now. Wall Street’s top analysts are focused on the future. They’re looking for companies that will deliver during these last three months of the year and beyond. We have 3 picks for you — one is wholesome entertainment, another makes its money from glitzy casino's, while the 3rd is all about getting people from Point A to Point B. “Which companies are these and how much upside might there be?” you ask. Michelle Martin finds out in Market View MinutesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Feroze Medora, Head of APAC at Gemini take a deep dive into what staking on crypto is all about, the risks involved, and how this instrument compares to other methods of earning yield on crypto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overnight, shares in the Swiss banking giant, Credit Suisse, plummeted 12% to an all-time low! What is leading to this dramatic shift in investors' confidence? And how are markets reacting to the news of British Prime Minister Liz Truss's tax cut reversal? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan also unravel what triggered the overnight US market rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all cash deal that saw a pop of Poshmark shares. Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the 1.2 billion US dollar deal announced this morning — between a South Korean internet giant and a US e-commerce site called Poshmark that’s known as a platform for buying and selling second-hand fashion items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are rising interest rates causing REITs to fall? And on the other hand, which REITs are attracting institutional inflows? Meanwhile, how might the release of the messages between Elon Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal impact the trial? Find out more with Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Market View Minutes we take a look at the stock markets of two of our biggest neighbours: China and India. Which one do you think is outperforming the other? Well, in terms of results for this past quarter, it’s not even close. Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin has the answer for you, along with some reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On March 27, 1995, Mauricio Gucci was shot dead on the steps leading to his office in Milan, House of Gucci author, Sara Gay Forden was then working around the corner from Mauricio’s office. The established fashion business journalist would cover the developing trial closely for years. Michelle Martin meets the author of the mesmerising non-fiction page-turner that was written over 20 years ago and learns how the murder was a fraction of the scandal and twists of the Gucci story that Sara Gay Forden had been unravelling. You may have watched House of Gucci, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Al Pacino and Lady Gaga, now meet the woman who wrote the book that started it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a probability model run by Ned Davis Research, there is currently a 98.1% chance of a global recession. How true is that? Well today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to give us his two cents about whether he thinks there is a likelihood of an impending recession. He also tells us how exactly Single-Stock ETFs work and if we should consider cash management portfolios as part of our investing strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When market sentiment is overwhelmingly bearish, it’s easy to feel gloomy. So, today, in Market View Minutes Michelle Martin looks at two stocks - both in the red recently - but which analysts say, present good value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nike reported its earnings and sales that topped expectations, but why aren't investors reciprocal to this news? Meanwhile, why did the Bank of America downgrade its call on Apple? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan break it all down for us. They also discuss the details behind Singapore's latest property cooling measures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Pirakash T, Head of Museum of Ice Cream’s Asia-Pacific region to learn why Singapore was chosen as its first global outpost and what’s ahead for the attraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer million dollar HDB flats? More affordable choices for upgraders? Bad news for sellers or not? Michelle Martin discusses the tighter loan limits in Singapore and what they mean for you with CEO of Propnex Ismail Gafoor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Partnership with ExxonMobil. SIEW is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng explore the possible synergies between SATS and Worldwide Flight Services given its recent announcement to acquire the world's largest air cargo handler. They also analyse the rationale behind the Bank of England's latest move to rescue the UK financial system through a government bond-buying back program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where are the growth areas in the industry seeking to streamline financial operations? Is ASEAN leading or lagging in the evolution of cross-border transactions and integrating technology, finance and business? Michelle Martin discusses the future of digital payments with Rahul Abrol, Co Founder and Co CEO, ChaiPortSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porsche debut's its IPO amidst market upheaval and a battered pipeline of share sales. Michelle Martin takes a look at what is likely one of the largest public listings in European stock market history, and what its entry could mean for Volkswagen shareholders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Apple stock considered a 'Safe Haven' for tech investors? What are Goldman and BlackRock's current sentiments on the stock market given its 6th consecutive day of losses? And why is Cathie Wood standing by her bullish bets on Tesla, Roku and Bitcoin? Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin asks Samantha Yap, Founder & CEO, YAP Global what the Singapore investor audience most needs to know about Web 3.0 and blockchain technology, and her growth outlook on the community driven sector of GameFi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With bearish sentiment dominating the markets these days, investors are wondering where to put their money. No doubt that cash is king — in particular, US-dollar Money Market Mutual Funds. Investors are also, though, increasingly looking at stocks that pay good dividends. “Which companies are these?” Michelle Martin tackles that question todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.