27 March 2024
Money in the Market: Should you take a cautious market approach ahead of key US inflation data?
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation is set to be released at the end of the week. And US equities have even moved warily this week, with investors hesitant to expand their risk exposure ahead of the key inflation data. If it comes in hotter-than-expected, should investors be concerned? How should investors mitigate the potential risks? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out more.

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1 February 2024
Bigger Picture: March rate cuts off the table - implications?
Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank, discusses the FOMC's decision to hold rates steady at its latest meeting and the Fed's indication that March cuts are likely off the table; whether fund flows are still supporting US equities; if the Red Sea tensions pose a risk to US inflation; and the implication of China's latest policy easing on local equity and bond markets.
Presented by Ryan Huang
Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

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17 January 2024
Money in the Market: What would a disappointing earnings season look like for markets?
Major banks have already kicked off reporting their earnings results - with the latest being Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs group. While the results so far have been mixed, analysts remain optimistic on earnings despite economic growth weakening, inflation remaining elevated, and liquidity declining. Some say this earnings season will be critical for stocks after a rough start to the year. What could a disappointing season look like for markets? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out what key sectors investors should look out for this earnings season.

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22 November 2023
Money in the Market: Is the current S&P 500 rally sustainable?
The question that keeps coming up: Will there be a year-end Santa Claus rally? There is growing concern among market experts over the index's sustainability, despite its remarkable 9.6% gain in just three weeks. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, about the possible risks and whether or not investors should think about profiting from this incredible rally.

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25 October 2023
Money in the Market: How to prepare your assets for a worst-case scenario of the Israel-Hamas conflict
Since the start of the Israel Hamas war on October 7th, market reaction to the conflict has been limited, mostly to small moves in haven assets. But any future financial impact depends on escalation risks and potential changes to crude oil supply.
So, how should investors mitigate their assets to protect themselves from such a worst case scenario? What assets can investors seek safety in? Should they stay away from equities?
On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out more.

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