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The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo

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13:55

Money in the Market: Are markets satisfied with the...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/21

The US Fed is largely sticking to its path of interest-rate cuts - for now. As widely expected, interest rates were kept unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5%. But this followed something else that went unchanged - the projection for rate cuts this year. Policymakers still see three cuts in 2024. But still questions remain when the first cut will come through. So how are markets reacting to this latest decision? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management,

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13:35

What's Trending: Singaporean of the Year 2023

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2024/03/21

On March 13, two women who founded a daycare centre for kids with cancer and other critical illnesses, were named as The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year 2023. What does this award mean for them? And what keeps them going? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ronita Paul and Geraldine Lee, Co-Founders of Arc Children's Centre, to share more about their achievements and their story. Highlights: 1. Ronita, behind the story of starting this daycare centre, I believe there’s a young boy and

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16:30

Money in the Market: How should you allocate your...

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2024/03/20

Questions on when the US Fed will cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year are rising. But Fed Chair Jerome Powell and policymakers are expected to play it safe when they meet this week, keeping their rate unchanged for a fifth straight time. That’s as they still need further evidence that inflation is returning to their 2% target. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danish Lim, Investment Analyst, Phillip Nova to find out more on what to expect in the interest rate

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10:43

Money in the Market: Should you dial up your risk...

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2024/03/19

The equity market has rallied powerfully since November 2023. So after a sharp rally of this nature, are we in overbought market conditions? Investor sentiments at bullish extremes and a high concentration in US Big Tech tend to lead to heightened risks of short- term volatility. But despite risks of short-term volatility, can larger tailwinds behind the bull market remain intact? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Neo Bee Leng, Investment Strategist, Bank of Singapore, to find out how

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4:46

What's Trending: Where is Kate Middleton?

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/19

On What's Trending, Kate Middleton's conspiracy theories and rumours has been debunked after her recent sighting with Prince William at Windsor. But during her absence, what kind of conspiracy theories and rumours circulated online?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:16

Money in the Market: Is it 100% certain that the BOJ...

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2024/03/18

Will the Bank of Japan really ditch its ultra loose monetary policy tomorrow? Governor Kazuo Ueda and his board have one more day to decide if it’s time for Japan’s first interest rate hike in 17 years. While speculation is mounting on whether the BOJ will raise its key interest rate, what if they delay once more? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing, Prime Brokerage, Maybank Securities, to find out more about the implications of the BOJ’s interest rate

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6:22

What’s Trending: Does Starbucks’ new spring drink...

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2024/03/18

On What’s Trending, we look into the internet’s verdict on Starbucks’ Spring drink lineup. We also find out how to make the viral Pizza Lava Toast. And also, a man in China got a clepsydra-inspired hairstyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:28

Market Wrap: What does the inclusion of Frasers...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/15

Frasers Centrepoint Trust will be added to the STI effective from Monday (18 March). This now brings the total number of S-REITs in the STI to seven. Does this mean the overall performance of S-REITs will have a bigger impact on the movement of the STI? Will this inclusion drive FCT shares higher? What kind of investment returns can we expect? On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dan Chang C S, Trading Rep, Phillip Securities, for a market wrap of the week. They also discuss some of the

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10:24

Money in the Market: Is it worth considering Asia...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/15

Asia investment grade credit may set to benefit from both the end of the US hiking cycle and potential global economic slowdown, with structural demand likely from increasing investor interest. While markets are still divided on how severe the slowdown will be in the United States, Asia's economic cycle has diverged from developed markets. And this backdrop bodes well for Asia IG bonds, creating attractive opportunities. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Omar Slim, Co-Head of Asia

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6:34

Money in the Market: Why are funds buying more of...

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2024/03/14

Last year’s wipeout of Credit Suisse bonds sparked panic among rich Asian investors who had loaded up on the risky bank debt. But now, additional tier 1 bonds are seeing a resurgence in Asia. So why are funds buying more of Asean banks’ dollar AT1s? Who were the top 10 investors in Asean banks’ dollar AT1s in February? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst, Asian Financials, Bloomberg Intelligence, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:53

What’s Trending: The Willy Wonka Auction

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2024/03/14

On What’s Trending, the decor used at Willy-Wonka’s physical event is open for auction on Ebay. Britain’s Queen Camilla received her very own Barbie doll. And office pods are now using sensors that can track workers’ stress levels to help companies detect employee’s stress levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:02

Money in the Market: Which asset classes stand to...

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2024/03/13

It’s Trump vs. Biden once again. And this rematch is likely to raise geopolitical and market uncertainty. But while it’s still too early to forecast the eventual winner, what policy priorities of the two candidates should investors watch for that could move markets? What asset classes are set to benefit if Trump takes office again? What about for Biden? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Audrey Goh, Head of Asset Allocation and Thematic Strategy, Standard Chartered, to find out

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10:42

Money in the Market: Is a Magnificent Seven...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/11

In 2024, the tech rally persists, albeit without the fervour of the previous year's all-stock surge. Nvidia, stood out of the "Magnificent 7," led the charge and could emerge as the largest U.S. firm. However, Apple and Tesla face scrutiny for lagging behind the group, prompting questions about the reasons behind their underperformance. On Money in the Market, Sean Cheong speaks to Abhishek Vishnoi, Senior Reporter for Equities at Bloomberg, to find out more about the Magnificent Seven's

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7:50

Money in the Market: Feeling FOMO? Can you still join...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/08

Bitcoin hit a record high earlier this week, reaching a high of $69,202 and topping November 2021's all-time peak. But it wasn't able to hold onto that level for long, as traders took that opportunity to book profits, signaling more volatility ahead for the cryptocurrency. So now what can we expect and how much higher can Bitcoin prices go? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Partner at FXHB Asset Management, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:04

Market Wrap: Which SGX-listed China ETFs are likely...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/08

On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Geoff Howie, Market Strategists at the SGX for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI performed in the past week, the biggest movers, and other headlines that moved markets this week, including China’s biggest political gathering of the year and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:05

What’s Trending: Being a female leader in the F&B...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/07

For this year's International Women's Day special on What's Trending, we focus on women in the F&B business. Meals in Minutes is a food startup that offers an advanced meal kit concept with its frozen vacuum-packed ready-to-cook meals, allowing customers to prepare a gourmet dinner in 15 minutes. Hongbin Jeong speaks to Khiara Mia, Co-founder of Meals in Minutes, to learn more about her experiences as a female entrepreneur and food industry leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:27

Money in the Market: Is China’s 5% growth target too...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/07

China has set a GDP growth target of "around 5%" for 2024, a repeat of last year's goal even as economic challenges mount. This was announced at the annual legislative meeting — the National People’s Congress, when Communist Party leaders promote their solutions for national ills. However, following the slew of announcements, investors largely shrugged off the set targets. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gary Ng, Senior Economist, Thematic Research, Asia Pacific, Natixis CIB, to

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18:04

Money in the Market: Gold hits record highs, but what...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/06

Silver has recently seen its largest gain in months, a move that may be the start of a prolonged price rally. Some say this could be a banner year for silver, with prices potentially hitting decade-highs. In fact, global silver demand is forecast to reach 1.2 billion ounces this year, the second-highest level on record. So how much will silver prices rise? Will it even outperform gold? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst at Phillip Nova, to find

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8:35

Money in the Market: Will the AI bubble burst? If so,...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/05

The AI-frenzy has fueled a major rally in tech stocks, with the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks leading the market higher. But this now begs the question - when will this rally turn into a downturn? Some say AI is already in a bubble - an irrational surge in the price of an asset that eventually leads to a crash. So when will this bubble burst? What signs should investors be wary of? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Independent Financial consultant and Writer of The

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12:04

What’s Trending: Is Singapore the next concert travel...

The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo ·

2024/03/05

The concept of "Swiftonomics" emphasises Southeast Asian countries' aim to recruit major musical performers to enhance tourism and consumer spending in their own regions. This trend was evident in the increased demand for flights to Singapore, which was one of the chosen destinations featured in Swift's Asia-Pacific tour. Will Singapore become the key destination for concert tourism in the future? On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nuno Guerreiro, Regional Director, South Asia, Oceania

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