The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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APR 5, 2023
05/04/23 - Money in the Market: Are more investors deterring away from the US Dollar?The US Dollar remains fragile, after having registered losses against its major rivals earlier this week. Although markets are pricing in a nearly 60% probability of the US Federal Reserve raising its policy rate by 25 basis points in May, the currency is having a hard time finding demand.
So why are more investors deterring away from the US dollar? And which currencies are enjoying a weakening dollar?
On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Phillip Nova to find out more.
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APR 5, 2023
05/04/23 - Eco Money: Preserving tradition and weaving sustainability into businessTrek through the jungle in the heart of Sarawak in Borneo and you may stumble upon a traditional long house with rattan and textile weavers.
If you caught this year’s Malaysia Budget coverage - the document folio that contained the Malaysia Budget 2023, carried by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Parliament to present his Budget speech was carried in a Songket bag.
Eco Money Host, Rachel Kelly, speaks to Curtis Chin, Chair, Milken Institute Asia Center, about his recent trip to Sarawak to visit traditional weavers and the business opportunities of preserving tradition and thinking sustainably.
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APR 4, 2023
04/04/23 - Money in the Market: How will more regulations impact crypto markets?More authorities are calling for stricter regulations on these digital assets. So how are Bitcoin, Ether and other coins reacting to this? And how has the recent banking turmoil has impacted the crypto space? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Head Of Investment, FinTech, FXHB Asset Management to find out more about the current trends in the crypto space.
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APR 3, 2023
03/04/23 - Money in the Market: Is it all good news for the Japanese Yen going forward?On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out what a month forex markets had in the month of March. Who were the biggest winners and who were the biggest losers? And whether or not it's all good news for the Japanese yen going forward, after many rushed to safe haven assets due to the banking turmoil.
Highlights:
00:53 - How have forex markets performed in the month of March?
01:44 - Who were the best performers in March?
02:40 - Who were the worst performers? Why did they lag behind?
04:37 - Rush to safe haven assets - is it all good news for the Japanese yen?
08:12 - Key events that could move the US dollar in April
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09:49
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MAR 31, 2023
31/03/23 - Money in the Market: Why does income investing matter in the current market environment?Volatility, high inflation and recessionary concerns - these are what’s overshadowing market conditions at the moment. So how should you allocate your assets? And why does income investing and portfolio diversification matter in the current market environment? To find out more, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Clement Lee, Head of Retail Sales, Southeast Asia at Franklin Templeton, where he also shares the common mistakes he sees amongst investors when it comes to allocating their assets.
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MAR 31, 2023
31/03/23 - Market Wrap: What was March like for the STI?On the Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Candace Li, Research Analyst from the SGX, for a market wrap of the week, including how the STI performed the past week and for the month, the biggest movers on the STI, what to look out for next week, and further clues on the health of the US economy.
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MAR 30, 2023
30/03/23 - SIEWCast: Seeing the potential and funding the energy transitionTransitioning from fossil fuels to alternative energy solutions will not happen overnight.
In fact, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency or IRENA - over USD 24 trillion of global investment must be redirected from fossil fuels to energy transition technologies.
Here in Southeast Asia - renewable power, grids and transition-related power technologies and infrastructure alone require over USD 5 trillion by 2050.
To take a deeper dive into funding the energy transition - Host, Rachel Kelly speaks with Audra Low, CEO from Clifford Capital.
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MAR 29, 2023
29/03/23 - Eco Money: What investors need to know about the latest IPCC reportUrgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all - that's the message from the latest report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Yet - according to Robeco's latest Global Climate Survey of 300 of the world’s largest institutional and wholesale investors in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and South Africa, representing a total of around USD 27.4 trillion in assets under management - investors are concerned about are concerned about political pressure for failing to act on ESG and climate compared.
In this episode, Lucian Peppelenbos, Climate & Biodiversity Strategist at Robeco shares his thoughts on investor ESG trends.
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08:23
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MAR 29, 2023
29/03/23 - Money in the Market: Did March live up to its name of being March Madness for stock markets?Global financial markets have been faced with weeks of volatility, with traders closing out a dizzying month in which worries about US and European lenders dominated sentiment and complicated central banks’ fight against inflation. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sani Hami, Director for Wealth Management at Financial Alliance to find out what a month it has been for stock markets, as well as the best strategy to use when it comes to investing in the current market.
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MAR 28, 2023
28/03/23 - Money in the Market: Are there more opportunities for gold?Traders are betting on further increases in the price of gold after it touched a 12-month high last week, as investors seek safe havens during banking sector turmoil. Spot prices for gold even touched $2,000 per ounce for the first time since the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. So how's gold faring now? And are there more opportunities for gold? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to John Reade, Chief Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, to find out more.
Highlights:
00:47 - How has gold fared amid the banking turmoil?
02:08 - What scenarios provide more opportunities for gold?
04:42 - Does digital currencies have an affect on gold?
05:42 - What's the near term outlook for god?
06:24 - What advice do you have for those holding gold in the current market?
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