Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Singapore shares began the day trading in negative territory after overseas markets ended the previous night lower.   In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,561.96 points after 51.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines and SIA Engineering Company. That’s as Singapore’s national carrier is set to spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit its Airbus A350 fleet and refresh offerings as rival airlines pump billions into upgrades.  Elsewhere, from more on currency and equity movements ahead of the US Presidential Elections, to more on oil prices, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

From the polls to your portfolio, how should you be navigating the US presidential elections? Which asset classes are likely to benefit under a Trump presidency? What about under a Harris presidency?  With the outcome impossible to call, how are investors investing into these asset classes? What are some investment strategies? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, to find out more.

Challenging timelines with consistent overtime hours. Scheduling and reporting chaos on multiple communication platforms. An ageing workforce with a dearth of young professionals. These are some of the challenges the construction industry in Singapore still faces today.  Homegrown construction tech startup Wenti Labs believes it is time to rethink how we approach construction management — with a simple integration of AI. On the Right Business, Ethan Ow, Co-Founder of Wenti Labs tells Hongbin Jeong how his company is makinga huge difference in Singapore’s construction management sector.

With 32 goals already to his name, could Geylang International's Tomoyuki Doi be on course to break the all-time record of MOST goals in a domestic season? And where does the Japanese hitman rank in terms of all-time strikers in Singapore? Deepanraj Ganesan joins Zia-ul Raushan to weigh in on Sports Minutes! Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Gold is often seen as a safe haven, especially during times of uncertainty. In fact, Gold was hovering at a record high around $2,700 per ounce last week, with the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump just a day away and most investors expecting another rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting later this week. So is gold an investor’s best friend at the moment? What are some trends when it comes to investing in gold? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Priyanka Sachdeva, Senior Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out more about gold and its shine.

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s chief casino operator Andrew MacDonald stepped down on Friday.  Elsewhere, from investors' sentiment ahead of the US Presidential election, which some market watchers fear is too-close-to-call, to expectations on possible fiscal stimulus out of China after the standing committee of the National People’s Congress concludes its five day meeting on Friday – international headlines remain at the front and centre of investors’ minds.  Also on deck – how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had reportedly asked SK Hynix to bring forward the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips or HBM4 by six months. On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Even the most successful, rational investors sometimes let emotions get in the way when it comes to investments. That's because we're all humans. We let feelings of anxiety or euphoria get in the way when money is involved. So how do emotions lead us to make bad investments decisions over good ones? And what can we do?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times to find out more.  Plus, read more on The Straits Times: Emotions might lead you to make bad investment decisions over good ones. Here’s what to do: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/emotions-might-cause-you-to-make-bad-investment-decisions-over-good-ones-heres-what-to-do

Many of us grew up with common cotton bedsheets that our parents bought. Now, we’re spoilt for choice with so many materials to pick from. But lately, there’s been quite the buzz surrounding the use of silk pillowcases. Why? And is it time to ditch your regular pillowcase for a silk one? Yes, if you want better skin, hair and sleep. Rebecca Lee found the right business when she started SilkFairy in 2022. The brand came about when tis CEO was suffering from insomnia for many years.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rebecca Lee, Founder of Silkfairy to find out more.

We promise to make this conversation a colourful one as we speak to global colour authority Pantone.  The firm is a provider of professional standards for the design industries, creating a universal language of colour that enables colour critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and the manufacturer. But did you know that Pantone’s origins could be traced back to a commercial printing company in New York City in the 1950s? The company had systematised and simplified its pigments and coloured inks, and that’s how the Pantone we know came about. Today, Pantone works with some of the world’s most recognisable consumer, fashion and technology brands, with over 10 million designers and producers relying on its products and services to help define, communicate and control colour from inspiration to realisation.  The firm’s business can be broadly split into four segments: (1) Pantone Standards which feature digital and physical colour specification and workflow tools, the (2) Pantone Colour Institute which provides customised colour standards, brand identity, product colour consulting and trend forecasting, (3) Pantone B2B Licensing and last but not least (4) Pantone Lifestyle that brings colour and design across apparel, home and accessories.  More notably, Pantone is also an operating subsidiary of Veralto, a US$5 billion essential technology solutions leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange. But how does the business work exactly? Meanwhile, Pantone and luxury car maker Porsche together presented an exclusive colour called Turbonite. That’s a colour with an elegant metallic grey tone customised for the brand and its Turbo derivatives. But what does such collaborations mean for Pantone when it comes down to the P&L? On Under the Radar, Money Matter's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Elley Cheng, President, Pantone. 

With the US presidential election fast approaching on Nov 5, it’s the ultimate showdown between US Vice President Kamala Harris versus former US President Donald Trump. Who will become the next president of the United States of America? While it ultimately is America’s decision, how will the next administration impact Singapore? Who is better for us?  On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University andNicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs to find out.