The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.
APR 11, 2023
11/04/23 - Money in the Market: What key investment trends did we see in the month of March?The prospect of slower interest rate hikes, combined with investors’ perception of tech as a haven from the banking crisis was what moved markets in March. How did investors distribute their assets? What were some notable investment trends and strategies? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to AJ Kahling, Head of International Education at TD Ameritrade, to find out more.
Highlights:
00:56 - How is the month of April for markets faring so far?
02:30 - Key themes moving markets this year
08:03 - What sectors are investors looking into?
10:27 - How are investors positioning their investments at the moment?
15:40 - How should investors well position themselves to mitigate volatility in markets?
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APR 10, 2023
10/04/23 - Money in the Market: Will the recent oil price rally stick or fade away?OPEC+ had announced a surprise oil production cut of more than 1 million barrels a day. That abandons previous assurances that it would hold supply steady. And now, it poses a new risk for the global economy. So what will this mean for Asia? And how will this further complicate the Federal Reserve’s mission to cool the economy? Will it worsen inflation in the United States? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Chin Yongchang, Oil Trading Reporter, Bloomberg News to find out more.
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APR 6, 2023
06/04/23 - Money in the Market: Should you reconsider the US market?The US economy is currently experiencing levels of inflation that have not been seen in 40 years. Supply chain disruptions, rising energy prices, volatility in major economies and other underlying demographic factors have all contributed to rising prices. And now many expect a recession to hit the US economy by the end of this year. On Money in the Market, Hongbin speaks to Jonathan Woo, Senior Research Analyst from Phillip Securities Research to find out how retail investors should react and whether Singaporean retail investors should reconsider the US market.
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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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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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