Your Money with Michelle Martin

The US Federal Reserve raised its key lending rate by 75 basis points overnight. That’s three times larger than the Fed’s standard increase and it brings the Federal Funds Rate to a trading range of 1 and a half to 1.75 percent! So what does the largest US rate hike in nearly 30 years mean for stocks, bonds, oil prices and your finances? Michelle Martin tells us all about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin in conversation with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures as they discuss why markets are rallying despite the approval of the largest interest rate increase since 1994 by the Federal Reserve. They also talk about the health of the crypto ecosystem and what this means for the crypto space moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the author of Liar's Poker, Moneyball, The Blind Side and The Big Short, Michael Lewis is undoubtedly no stranger to success as a nonfiction writer. In his latest book, 'The Premonition', he uncovers the details of how a small group of US medical professionals who saw the pandemic on the horizon lost the battle to be heard to dysfunctional and indifferent forces governing public health response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Fedex boosting its quarterly dividend payment by approximately 50%, can we expect other companies to follow suit? What does Sea's Shopee's exit from Spain and team layoff in South-east Asia mean for the company going forward? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse these questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is crypto dead or has its use-cases increased? What does that long-term view depend on and could NFT's be a possible strategy for investors dealing with dramatic downturns in the space? Michelle Martin finds out with Kishore M, Founder, Crowd Fund Junction a start up that connects early stage blockchain projects to a community of investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at two companies amidst the gloomy sentiment that could get worse as the US bear market deepens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long do bear markets generally last and how deep do they go? That's the big question Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore in Market View. They also discuss to what extent bear markets indicate that a recession is at hand and some bright spots that came out of last night's sellout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can entrepreneurship in children be nurtured or is it innate? Will Rainey who runs a blog dedicated to helping children understand money shares what he is seeing little entrepreneurs do with their time and how parents can groom one in this conversation with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have the bear market blues?  We hear you and feel your pain. But don’t fret... and most certainly, do not sell off without thinking it through. Michelle Martin has 6 Bear Market Tips for you, only on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to ECA International's latest findings from its Cost of Living research, Singapore retains its ranking as the 13th most expensive city globally. Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director, Asia at ECA International as he explains the drivers behind the latest cost of living changes and implications the research findings would have on Singapore’s attractiveness as a destination for companies and expatriates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With T Rowe Price increasing its YangZiJiang Shipbuilding interest to above 8%, does this suggest a bullish narrative? And why are investors and markets so upset about the latest inflation report? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A satellite company that provides high-speed internet access to remote communities across the Pacific may become the first SPAC listing in Singapore! Michelle Martin tells us more about Kacific Broadband Satellites - and the blank cheque company that's in the talks to merge with it, on Market View Minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since listing on the Singapore market, shares of the Chinese electric vehicle maker have been on a tear! Ok, they had a rough start in their first week of trade about three weeks ago, but since then, Nio is up more than 30 percent! Should we call it the ‘Singapore bounce’? Well, Nio’s latest earnings numbers are out. What do investors think of how the EV maker is doing? Michelle Martin tells you all about it in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors have their eyes on Beijing this morning, for the release of  China’s latest consumer price data. Is the year-plus-long crackdown by Beijing on the country’s largest tech companies over? Price data will also come out in the US tonight and we track Europe's moves to contain climbing inflation rates which hit a record high in May. Michelle Martin also finds out which new consumer staple is at risk of running low in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out if  there is reason for cautious optimism in the S-REIT space given last month's data on the sector. We survey the possible winners with impressive  p/nav ratio and discuss if industrial reits could be a contrarian bet in this conversation with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial AdvisorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we find good dividend paying stocks given present market conditions? Are there some right under our noses? Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan shares his views on high yield dividend stocks with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a minute to invest in learning what we can do to ensure we get our 7 hours of rest in our increasingly connected world with Dr Vincent Candrawinata, Founder, Renovatio Bioscience who shares his ideas with Michelle MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which companies benefit when we see more construction in our midst? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin examines the hike in oil, regulators signals for chinese tech stocks, economic forecasts for Singapore, Twitter bowing to requests for more information on bots & spam and if Inditex the fashion retailer is on its way up or down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Target's dipping share price indicate inflation is peaking? What's the latest twist in the Twitter takeover? Could more Chinese firms hedge risks with secondary listings here?Why has Yangzhijang Financial been rallying? Michelle Martin digs deep into the market headlines today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore based , MAS-regulated private market exchange ADDX is the first financial institution in Singapore to recognise cryptocurrency assets when onboarding accredited investors. Under Singapore’s regulatory regime, individuals have to meet any one of three criteria in order to qualify as accredited investors, how will crypto assets come into play for ADDX's process of qualifying an accredited investor? What does this mean for investor access and the institution's goals of providing custodial services in future? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Oi-Yee Choo, CEO, ADDX See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what it would cost you to get your hands on a historic copy of an "unburnable book"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend find out if US stocks are set for a potential recovery, how inflation might be moderated and if Shanghai's easing of restrictions indicate optimism for Chinese stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you pay more for a gold watch worn by Elvis or a unique trading card featuring NBA all-star LeBron James? Well, both items are for sale. But which one is worth more? Michelle Martin reveals the answer on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at 4 indicators that inflation may have peaked. She also examines the latest twist in the Musk attempt to takeover Twitter and how Tesla and Twitter share prices have fared. Then, a closer look at Amazon and its stock-split.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are tech giant stocks bad bets in the midst of all the bad news lately? Are there poultry stocks worth getting exciting about given Malaysia’s chicken export ban? And is AMC's a meme stock success story? Michelle Martin finds out all about it with Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you eating out more these days?  What about heading to a museum or making travel plans? Well, if you are, you’re not alone... and this could present opportunities for investors. Join Michelle Martin as she shares some ideas on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin says this is magic you need to experience in person Seven world-class acts: The Deceptionist (James More), The Escapologist (Andrew Basso), The Warrior (Aaron Crow), The Manipulator (Hyun Joon Kim), The Unforgettable (Enzo Weyne), The Designers (SOS and Victoria Petrosyan) and The Master Magician (Luis De Matos) put together an unforgettable show packed with mind-bending tricks that are bound to leaving you gasping in disbelief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin looks at significant corporate share buybacks and director deals. Later she examined JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Tesla’s Elon Musk's comments — that are likely to fuel the bearish narrative in global markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin learns some tips and tricks to outwit the scammer in this conversation with Joanne Lai, Co-author, Don’t Get Scammed!: Understanding Scams and Protecting Yourself Against Them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does one’s life change after surviving a stroke? In the book he has written and illustrated, A Cry in The Dark by Terence Ang brings us a story filled with the realities faced as a stroke survivor.  Dr Moses Koh, Associate Consultant, Rehabilitation Medicine at Sengkang general hospital and Evelyn Koh, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Founder of Aphasia SG join Michelle Martin as they share their experience with stroke patients and what people who care for stroke sufferers can take away from this book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Apple heading for a death cross? Who was one of the biggest gainers on the Singapore market recently? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Tesla of Farming? Regular listeners of this show may know the answer but don't fret, Michelle Martin reveals the answer in Market View Minutes. She'll also let you in on what this company has in common with US homebuilders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai ( Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures) for a primer on carbon credit trading, how to assess S-Reits as an inflation hedge and for a breakdown of what quantitative easing is and its possible impact on markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did US indices lose ground overnight? Are the EV wars heating up and what does that mean for share prices of companies in the sector. Meta's COO is stepping down, how have investors reacted? Michelle Martin surveys the market in this edition of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a denim type of guy or gal? Well, jeans are big money. Did you know that a pair of 501 originals sells for nearly $200 on Levi’s Singapore website? Ok, $189.90 to be exact. But, wow, that’s a lot of money! The question of the day, though, is this: Are jeans a good investment? Michelle Martin finds out all about it in Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can new technologies address the need for greater accountability and verifiability? And why is blockchain the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to establishing clear guidelines for sustainability and ESG frameworks? Michelle Martin asks Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MetaVerse Green Exchange.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite falling short of expectations in its latest set of earnings, why are analysts still positive on Singtel's growth prospects? Amid the aerospace sector recovery, is it wise to start stocking up on ST Engineering? And what does the US Fed's quantitative tightening mean for markets? Michelle Martin and Ryan have the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of the Chinese electric vehicle company Nio are on a roar. Why? Could it be that they’ve bottomed out, following a year of steady declines? Or, perhaps, are some new policies out of Beijing giving the stock a boost? Find out more, with Michelle Martin in Market View Minutes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what's in store on the 8th of June for classical fans at the Esplanade. Flights of Fantasy is a celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of iconic pianist Tedd Joselson who returns to the public stage for a historic performance. The concert will include piano concertos by Tchaikovsky and Brahms performed by Tedd Joselson and accompanied by Musicians’ Initiative and also feature an intriguing work conceived by Dr Susan Lim and Christina Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what hyper-personalisation of employee experience means for progressive businesses and the growing intersection of work, the metaverse and investable opportunities in this discussion with Shobhit Choubey, Head of Experience Consulting, Asia Pacific, CBRE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Malaysia's poultry companies be affected by the recent chicken export ban? And how are oil prices reacting to Europe's ban on most Russian oil imports? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang review these headlines. They also talk about how markets are reacting to China's reopening plans, and what this means for the consumer stock market going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do a Korean chaebol, a Chinese finance company, a multinational bank and a US oil company have in common? Here's a hint:  they’re all doing something that investors like! Find out the answer, with Michelle Martin on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does Sino-US rivalry today threaten the world's financial ecosystem? What are the financial roots of the conflict? Michelle Martin finds out with James Fok, Author of Financial Cold War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Nutryfarm lose nearly $7million on durians? Ahead of earnings, what can we expect from Singtel's business and has the US markets finally bottomed out? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang have the answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which market is proving to be one of Asia’s best safe havens? And which sectors in this market appear set to rise further? Michelle Martin has the answers for you, on Market View Minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weaving Southeast Asian folklore, Chinese fairy tale and folk religion with history and magic realism, combined with poetry, Eva Wong Nava, Author, The House of Little Sisters latest book draws our attention to the plight of female bond servants, many of whom were grandmothers and ancestors, whose sacrifices must be remembered for posterity. Michelle Martin finds out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's your favourite Marvel superhero? And would you invest in the company that owns them? Or perhaps, should you be looking at a different type of marvel, a tech company that maybe even Iron Man would like? Michelle Martin has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore MAS's recent order for OCBC to hold an additional S$300m in regulatory capital over SMS phishing scams and Twitter shareholders' plan to sue Elon Musk over his manipulation of markets. They also discuss how markets are reacting to better results from US retail sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What gives a stable coin value? If enough people lose confidence in a stable coin is that enough for its value to go up in smoke? Is it important not to dismiss defi and stablecoins as broad categories? Michelle Martin finds out with Geoff Ira, CEO, TradeTogether and Adrian Chng, Founder and Chairman, Fintonia Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.