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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.

It’s finally official! Pakatan Harapan Chairman Anwar Ibrahim’s sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister yesterday! How are markets reacting to this news? Meanwhile, will Binance’s devotion of $1 billion in initial commitments to the recovery fund be enough to address the ‘cascading contagion effects’ of FTX’s collapse? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why isn’t the housing market here in Singapore falling like what we’re seeing across the world? And how are the property and real estate sector set to perform next year? Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan find out with Kristin Thorsteins, Regional Head of Partnership Growth at IWG AND Chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Singapore judging panel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang discuss everything you need to know about the latest Fed meeting minutes, US Jobless claims data, China's latest lockdown, and the need for Singapore's gig workers to start paying for CPF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Optimism returns in the market as investors shift their focus on some strong earnings reports and bet on the possibility of an easing in monetary policy from the Fed going forward. Meanwhile a new guidance about policies on the maritime transport of Russian oil ahead of a planned price cap has been issued by the US Treasury Department. Dan Koh breaks down the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest data from the Ministry of Trade revealed that Singapore’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2023 amid global uncertainties. Now that reflects a decline of 0.5% from the projected 3.5% growth this year! On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, about the factors leading to this decline in GDP projection and if there are any hidden gems that may prosper even amid this gloomy outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of FTX is back in news again! But this time round, we’re seeing not just Genesis falling victim to this fallout, but also celebrities from the likes of Tom Brady and Steph Curry. Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan have the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities - dissecting the benefits of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme, and how we can maximise its benefits to prepare ourselves for financial freedom in the future!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear among investors is brewing as China reported its first deaths in the mainland from Covid in almost six months over the weekend. But that’s not stopping Disney from jumping more than 6% overnight! Well today on Market View, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan dive deep into these latest headlines. They also discuss the influence of Malaysia’s elections on the stock market and which sectors are expected to be impacted strongly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang discuss what sentiments how the Ringgit has responded to Malaysia’s hung parliament, and why investors are starting to reset expectations after a couple of rallies over the past week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FTX saga continues… with the latest building around newly appointed FTX CEO John Ray’s condemnation of the company’s management of the crypto exchange under ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s helm. On a separate note, why is Elon Musk persuading some fired employees to come back? Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Tech stocks have undoubtedly suffered the wrath of the rising interest rates this year. From a total of 7 companies that were classified under the ‘Trillion Dollar Market Cap Club’’ back in 2021, only 3 companies remain amid the sell off of big tech stocks in the US. Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh dive deep into conversation with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities, who shares his take on the current valuations of tech stocks and if there are any bright spots worth looking at. They also venture into the cornerstone of investing - Asset Allocation - and how you should be positioning your portfolio to tide through this volatile market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the return of live screenings coupled with football’s biggest event mean good news for businesses in Singapore? We’ll, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh find out with Deepanraj Ganesan, Sports Reporter with The Straits Times. They also discuss the tournament itself and some storylines worth taking not of heading into football’s showpiece event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang explore the details behind the shrink in Singapore's NODX numbers in nearly 2 years, the spread of FTX's fallout to Genesis and BlockFi, and all you need to know from the latest US retail sales data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It comes as no surprise that the biggest news making headlines this week is the dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Coupling this with the sharp fall in the price of Bitcoin to the crash of Luna earlier this year, what does the future of crypto look like? Meanwhile, with big US Tech giants like Amazon, Meta and Twitter commencing their layoffs, what picture does this paint for the broader economy? And does this confirm that a global recession is just around the corner? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh get the answers from Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How much do you earn?" - is probably a question that many of us may struggle to be transparent about when asked. So to find out what's hindering us from being open about our salary and if a fundamental shift in this mindset can be achieved, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh invite Clara Lock, ST Travel Correspondent, to tell us more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the booming housing market in Singapore, is co-living the answer? Well today, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh seek to find out the answers with Andreas Lorenz, Chief Operating Officer, ST Hospitality who shares about driving factors of co-living in Singapore and how sustainable it is in the long term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions over on Europe’s eastern flank is heightening after news of a Russian-made rocket strike a village in Poland killing two people. How are markets reacting to this? Meanwhile, Apple revealed that it will be buying some of its chips manufactured in the US. Tune in to find out as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang present the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just recently, Singapore REITs experienced one of its biggest sell off in 20 years. In fact, latest numbers from the iEdge S-Reit Index also revealed more than 15% decline in total returns year-to-date! But fret not, because on this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan invite Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor who will be sharing more about what investors should be doing amid the S-REIT sell off and where he sees value in the real estate investment space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are markets reacting to news of Amazon laying off more than 10,000 employees as early as this week? And what were some key points coming out of the G20 summit meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping? Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang explore these latest headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the private equity market in Southeast Asia reached an all-time high of US$25 billion in deal value in 2021. That’s 2 times the figure from 2020! Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Money and Me is Paul Robine, Founder and CEO, TR Capital, to talk about why he has decided to establish a flagship office here in Singapore and the opportunities he sees in the private equity space here in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It looks like the latest FTX saga is not panning out well for the company after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S just last week. But its not all bad news as we’re also seeing China making significant changes to its stringent Covid Zero policy, which provided some relief for those awaiting a boost to China’s economy and the private sector. Breaking down the details are Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang on Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recession - it's the big talk of the town! With the US having reported 2 consecutive quarters of negative growth this year, are there any reasons to be optimistic? Well according to Stephen Davies, there certainly are some ways you can thrive through this difficult time! Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Stephen Davies, Founder & CEO, Javelin Wealth Management about how a US recession might affect us here in Singapore and what investors can do to turn this challenge into an opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks experienced their biggest rally in 2 years after the latest CPI numbers indicate signs that inflation might be peaking! Tune in for more details as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang break down the details for you. They also explore why Elon Musk is calling for change for a change in company culture at Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The move to a lower-emission future requires multiple solutions that can be implemented at scale to address some of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy. This is where ExxonMobil says it is focused - leveraging its experience and long history of meeting vast complex challenges. Here in Singapore for example - ExxonMobil has embarked on a series of initiatives that have led to energy efficiency gains of more than 25 per cent since 2002. Rachel Kelly speaks to Geraldine Chin, Chairman and Managing Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to discuss this further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Influence is a familiar voice that most of us may come to recognise. “Who is it?”, you ask? Well it’s none other than the anchor of The Breakfast Huddle, Elliott Danker! He shares his experiences preparing for his upcoming boxing match debut and why you’re never too old, to realise your dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COE prices have reached an all-time high and are set to possibly break records in the long term. So is Car-Sharing the way forward? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh explore the world of alternative modes of transport in Singapore with Jenny Lim, Head of Singapore, BlueSG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang discuss why Binance is backing out of its plans to acquire FTX and what the laying off scene looks like on Wall Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With banks raising interest rates for Fixed Deposits and equities falling, should we be keeping cash and only deploying it in the markets when things are clearer? And between Fixed Deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds, and T-bills, how do we decide which is best for us? Tune in to this episode of Money and Me as Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Christopher Tan, CEO, of Providend about all you need to know when delving into low-risk investments. They also discuss if it is wise to pay down our mortgage loan in full now given that interest rates are expected to rise further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US stocks are coming off 3 straight days of gains against the backdrop of US midterm elections, so how is it expected to perform in the next few weeks based on historical trends? Meanwhile, why is Binance buying over rival FTX? Tune in to find out as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US fed funds rate rising to the highest since 2008, how should we be adjusting our investment strategies in this volatile market? Which corners of the market look undervalued and where should investors be putting their money? Well, on today's episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to discuss if stocks have bottomed out and where he sees value in the market. We also analyse why S-REITs have performed poorly this year and are they still considered a good investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Activision manage to outperform its competitors that has seen a slump in the video-gaming sector? And what impact will the US mid term elections have on the markets? Well, tune in to find out as Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan have the answers to these questions on today's episode of Market View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.