Your Money with Michelle Martin

What do current indicators for inflation mean for the markets? Is the NASDAQ back in a Bull Market? As inflation cools Apple moves closer towards erasing its 2022 losses, good news for Apple Bulls? Why is China criticising the new US chip law as a threat to trade? And should you take a leaf from Softbank and look again at Alibaba shares? Michelle Martin discusses issues that matter to markets with Jack Kouzi, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of the VFS GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are investors interested in the semiconductor space reading from the US Chips and Science act? Will it shake up the semiconductor industry. What key factors would indicate oil prices will fall further? Musk has sold a 6.9 billion dollar stake in Tesla in case he is forced to buy Twitter to circumvent an “emergency sale” of the EV stock should he have to buy Twitter. How are investors reacting? We also look at Airbnb which has bought 2 billion dollars worth of stock back, is this a sign that the stock is cheap? Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures get to the heart of the issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which COVID-19 vaccine did you get? Pfizer or Moderna? These two pharmaceutical companies have become household names over the past couple years. And they have reaped windfalls as a result. But which company is better positioned to succeed, as vaccine sales drop? Join me in Market View Minutes, as we take a closer look at this — coming up soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bank in China, a consumer company and a Singapore hospitality Reit are on Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan and Michelle Martin's list of potential dividend stocks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Joe Biden signed into law a new competition law overnight called the Chips and Science Act. Will it shake up the semiconductor industry? What is the outlook for the sector which has seen disappointing earnings forecasts? Investors will have their eyes on key data out from the US this evening, but what could be even more important than CPI figures? Why is Buffet bullish on energy stocks and where could oil prices go? Azeem Sheriff, market analyst with CMC Markets discusses the issues that matter to investors with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate earnings season is in full swing, and it can be challenging to sort through the numbers. No question that banks and energy companies are doing well. But what about our locally-listed construction, healthcare and manufacturing companies? Join Michelle Martin in Market View Minutes for a special Lightning Round of UP or DOWN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are the winners and losers given the US Democrats' latest Signature Tax and Energy Bill? What is Berkshire Hathway buying? And what's the latest in the Twitter-Musk saga? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at which flat types and areas are commanding good prices and takes a closer look at study of consumer sentiment of property here in Singapore in this edition of Money and Me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several airlines, including Singapore Airlines, have had to cancel flights to Taiwan as tensions ramp up with China's military exercises. Have financial markets been rattled? Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance shares his overview of the geopolitical headline in focus for the week Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and discusses the outlook for the Chinese tech sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporate earnings season is upon us and it can be challenging to sort through the numbers. There's no doubt that banks and energy companies are doing well, but what about electronics retailers, shoe-makers and other industries? Michelle Martin runs down the list in today's special Lightning Round of Up or DownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another bank earnings report is on Michelle's radar today as DBS reports a 7 per cent rise in net profit for the second quarter. Michelle Martin invites Kelvin Wong, Analyst, CMC Markets to share more on his views on the prospects for DBS and other Singaporean banks. They also discuss the global market impact from Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, give an overview of the performance of REITS and discuss the outlook on Gold as inflation mounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've packed your bags but a day before your trip you get test positive for covid. WHo is going to reimburse the cancellation costs for your trip? What sort of insurance overs comprehensive coverage before, during and after your trip should Covid hit? Michelle Martin finds out with Kelvin Lim, CEO, HL Assurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you follow the news on social media companies like Meta and Snap, you’d think that the market for online ads is lousy. A slowing economy leads brands to advertise less as consumers become more thrifty, right? What if there actually was another company that’s attracting those ad dollars instead? Find out more with Michelle Martin on Market View Minutes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have in focus the boost in OCBC's and Far Eastern's profits and their prospects looking forward. They move on to geopolitical rumblings in China and Taiwan as the world's most watched flight touched down on Taipei. Michelle and Ryan also discuss global corporate updates as BP reports huge quarterly profits and Alibaba and Tencent struggle with shrinking sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big hurdle for entrepreneurs is making a successful pitch. Michelle Martin invites John Aguilar, Author, The Art and Science of the Pitch to share key insights from his new book. This serial entrepreneur and host of The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines also shares what he will be looking for here in Singapore for his next reality show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the US economy being in quite the lurch, investors have their eyes on last Thursday's and Friday's market rally. Is this a sign that the worst is over and now is the time to get back into the stock market? Michelle Martin invites Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to share his opinion on his market outlook and his recommendations to investors in these uncertain times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past two years, one company, more than any other, has come to personify the ups and downs of bitcoin. Well, MicroStrategy is a software and analytics company. But ever since its CEO, Michael Saylor, started investing the company’s money in bitcoin, MicroStrategy has been viewed by investors as a proxy for crypto. That’s not such a good thing these days, as bitcoin is trading far, far below its all-time highs. Michelle Martin discusses what this means for Saylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As HSBC's profits beat market expectations in second quarter, can HSBC continue their surge and fend off pressure for it to split up? On the geopolitics front, how will China react to Taiwan being confirmed as part of Nancy Pelosi's itinerary? With Malaysia announcing that it may be able to resume exports amidst a chicken surplus, what does this entail for Malaysia's poultry industry and will we finally have Malaysian chicken back on our store shelves? Michelle Martin & Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Enough is always elusive - when you reach it, you're not the same person you were when you first decided where your line was" Investors have all sorts of different motivations and aspirations driving them and sometimes it's important for us to pause and take stock of our financial portfolios and personal lives. Michelle Martin invites seasoned investor Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to share his mid-year reflections on how stormy markets and personal family milestones will shape his approach moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do these completely different items/assets have in common? Sounds like it could be the basis for a mystery thriller. But, no, in today's Market View Minutes, Michelle Martin runs through a solitaire edition of Up or Down as she evaluates the earnings of 3 Singapore-listed companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With overseas and local banks reporting higher than expected earnings, what is driving their business and will the good times for them continue? What does last week's rally in the markets mean for the Federal Reserve's attempts to rein in inflation and will the rally continue? What can we expect from the geopolitical rumblings due to US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi's starting of her APAC trip here in Singapore? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang answer these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money is often at the heart of family conflicts and few may be equipped to deal with the difficult conversations that may arise due to financial troubles. How can you improve your ability to hold conversations about money? Michelle Martin invites Mrs Sarojini Padmanathan, from the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships (AFAM) to reframe family conversations about money and help families navigate this thorny issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think is a better investment: travel, coffee or tractors? Which industry is making more money? Well, three major companies in these sectors announce their earnings this week: Airbnb, Caterpillar and Starbucks. What are the markets expecting? Michelle Martin finds out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US economy contracting by 0.9% and it technically being in recession, Melissa Hyak and Ryan Huang focus on how US and Asian markets are reacting to find them in a surprisingly upbeat mood at the start of the day. Melissa and Ryan discuss whether this means investors should likewise shrug off the bad news. They also highlight UOB's court case against the Shimao group and evaluate the state of the travel industry as SIA profits rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With their main revenue stream being so travel dependent, how did YouTrip, Southeast Asia’s leading multi-currency neobank, not only survive the global lockdowns but even plan their expansion? Melissa Hyak speaks to Caecilia Chu, CEO, YouTrip to find out about YouTrip's latest launching of their new B2B platform, YouBiz, and about YouTrip's business model. This interview is part of a special collaboration with the Peak Magazine's Next Gen Leader's seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you risk it all and give up a well-paying stable career in Finance to try and pursue your passion? Well, the siblings Lena Chan, Co-founder & Pastry Chef, Mad About Sucre and Eric Chan, Co-founder, Mad About Sucre did just that, opening their gourmet restaurant. Lena even went one step further, flying to Paris to hone her craft at Cordon Bleu. Melissa Hyak speaks to them to find out more about their incredible career switch and how they managed to distinguish Mad About Sucre from the rest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the back of the US Federal Reserve 75 basis point interest rate hike, Melissa Hyak and Ryan Huang discuss what investors and companies are looking out from the Fed. They also run through how wall street fared overnight as some key US sectors managed to outperform expectations and rebound. However, they also highlight three companies- Meta, Ford, Kering less than stellar performance and discuss their prospects looking forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What caused Wall Street’s worst daily performance in nearly a month? Ryan Huang has the answers. He also gives an overview of the performance of US tech earning overnight, and earning stocks to watch out for the rest of this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Market View, Ryan Huang breaks down the latest of Tesla's announcement of its increase in capital spending plan by $1 billion and its second subpoena related to Chief Executive Elon Musk's go-private tweets in 2018. He also takes a closer look at Singtel's recent move to divest Amobee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season kicks into high gear this week and one company that everyone is going to have their eyes on is Apple. Can the iPhone maker deliver solid results in the face of supply chain constraints and a slowing global economy? Michelle Martin finds out what analysts are sayingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Amazon stepping into the healthcare space, given its recent plan to acquire One Medical clinics for US$3.9 billion? And how is Elon Musk's personal life hurting his business? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the details. They also breakdown Twitter's recent earnings report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most prominent areas where the rising interest rates can be felt here in Singapore is with home mortgage loans. Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down the relative pros and cons of fixed vs floating rate mortgages now and how much we should be spending on your mortgage as a part of your finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With United Airline's 2nd quarter, record-high earnings being unable to stop its shares from plummeting due to high costs, what does this mean for the airline sector now? Are Asian carriers coping better than Western carriers? Also, what does the European Central Bank's latest big rate hike mean for EU, US and other equities? Why have Snap shares plunged overnight and what does this signal further trouble ahead for social media companies? Michelle Martin talks to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG to answer these burning questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin is back from a 2-week holiday to find that market sentiment is just as bearish, if not more so, than when she left. Even in this gloomy mood however, some analysts think that Earnings Season presents an opportunity for a select number of stocks to ‘flip the script’ and demonstrate that they have been over-sold! Which companies are these? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Hyak speaks to Tina Teng, Market Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada for her take on the volatile market performance in Western Markets overnight and looking forward, on whether the worst is behind us for equity markets this year. They also discuss the reasons behind Tesla's better than expected second-quarter earnings and the implications of potential gas shortages to the European Union as Russia warns that supplies could be reduced further.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To those looking to dabble in whisky investments, you’re in luck as Whisky Cask Club has launched Asia’s first-ever Whisky Cask Fund here in Singapore! It offers accredited investors an alternative investment instrument and powerful portfolio diversification with low correlation to traditional asset classes. Alexander Knight, CEO & Co-Founder, Whisky Cask Club joins Melissa Hyak as they discuss how the Whiskey Cask Fund can help generate upside potential for investors and what its future outlook looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Monetary Authority of Singapore recording a loss of S$7.4 billion for FY2021/22, what does this suggest about how core inflation is evolving in the country? And is China's latest move to fine Didi Global more than US$1 billion before wrapping up a year-long probe into the ride-hailing giant a light to the end of the tech crackdown tunnel? Melissa Hyak asks Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With short-term options that allow renters to experience the space before committing to it and a platform that streamlines the process for renters and landlords alike, it's no surprise that Cove is revolutionizing the rental scene here in Singapore! Sophie Jokelson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cove joins Melissa Hyak as they discuss some of the financial challenges faced by Singaporeans when renting a home and the role Cove plays in kick-starting the changes in rental culture in Southeast Asia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Bank Indonesia having sold 390 billion rupiah worth of government bond holdings in the secondary market, what can we expect from the pace of increase in rate hike in the near term? And given Apple's plans to limit their expenditures and job growth at some of its divisions, what does this suggest about the outlook of the upcoming tech earnings season? Melissa Hyak and Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first half of 2022, the iEdge S-Reit Index has displayed strong resilience, generating flat total returns. In fact during the period, the S-Reits and property trusts sector in Singapore saw S$359 million of net institutional outflows and S$447 million of net retail inflows. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor joins Melissa Hyak on Money and Me as they discuss his 2H2022 outlook for Singapore REITs and what investors should know when REIT picking in this inflationary environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's fuelling the demand in Singapore dollar-denominated bond issuances despite the challenging macroeconomic environment of inflation and tightening monetary policy? And how much more downside is there to the EURUSD after making headlines for hitting parity for the first time in two decades? Melissa Hyak investigates with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Huang and Dan Koh discuss the latest headlines in Tech markets, evaluating the potential impacts of the new feature introduced by Meta which allows Facebook users to create up to 5 separate profiles. With NFT marketplace Opensea cutting 20% of their manpower, they comment on the state of the Crypto and NFT markets amidst the aftermath of the recent crash. Ryan also discusses the disappointing earnings of major US banks and highlight Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Innotek as local stocks to watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US inflation rates hitting an unexpected high of 9.1% this month, Ryan Huang takes stock of price hikes in various sectors in the US and evaluates the responses to this worrying situation by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and pressures on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). He also assess the winners and losers among major US stocks as tech stocks show signs of recovery while major US banks, on the other hand, experienced sharp declines in investment revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Boris Johnson on his way out, who are potential successors that can replace him and how are markets reacting to such news? Separately, how much are higher profit margins likely to add to Shell's bottom line after a $1 billion gain in its refining business? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Huang discusses various stocks and sectors bucking the overall negative handover from Wall Street and the general gloomy outlook of US markets. He also discuss the expected aggressive interest rate hikes by central banks around the world, Microsoft and Google slowing down, and Keppel Corp and Keppel Infrastructure Trust recent investment moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Huang evaluates the gloomy start to the week as China's covid restrictions look to be tightening and US earnings take a hit, particularly among major tech stocks. Ryan also discusses the various local stocks making the headlines including Hafary Holdings, Nio and Sevens Ateliers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global alternative protein investment surged 60% up to $5 billion last year, but what is the picture like in Asia? We take a closer look at the alternative protein market with Dr. Andy Kusumo, founder and CEO of Dynamic Foodco which will launch its plant based chicken alternative, Dynameat later this year in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a Coca-Cola fan? Well, you might be, and not even know it! Coke has over 200 brands, from Barq’s root beer to Peace Tea to Topo Chico, a spiked alcoholic sparkling water. But what offers a better return — drinking one of these nice cold beverages or investing in Coca-Cola shares? Let’s put this another way: is Coca-Cola a good investment? We’ll check out what the analysts are saying with Michelle Martin in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrien Desbaillets CEO and Co-Founder, SaladStop! Group to tell us what it means to be the first net zero Asian F&B outlet and what other businesses can learn from its business journeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People’s Park Centre is up for collective sale with a S$1.8b reserve price! But will this attempt to sell the People’s Park Centre have a greater chance of success than the last one? On a separate note, with the US Feds agreeing that sharply higher rates may be needed to quell inflation, what does this mean for the economy moving forward? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.