Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist, IG, discusses the unexpected drop in US PPI numbers last week and its potential impact on Fed rate cut expectations; early Q4 earnings results for major US banks as well as companies / sectors to look out for this week; expectations for US retail sales and China Q4 GDP numbers; and whether the Bitcoin ETF optimism is evaporating as the price of the cryptocurrency drops below US$42,000. Presented by Emaad Akhtar Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Owning gold has transcended time and remains a timeless practice. Today, it is seen as a hedge against inflation. But how do we own gold today, where do we store it and how do we trade it? Plus, how do we decipher the authenticity of gold?   We find out more from Victor Foo, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Singapore Precious Metals Exchange (SGPMX)- a private platform that allows investors to buy, store and trade metals such as gold from anywhere in the world.  Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

The Democratic Progressive Party candidate Dr William Lai Ching-te’s win at the presidential polls marks a historic leadership transition within the independence-leaning party.  With Dr Lai branded by China as a threat to peace winning an unprecedented third consecutive term for the DPP - what’s next for Taiwan and its relations with China, as well as the United States?  On this episode of Morning Shot, Ross Darrell Feingold, Research Director at Caerus Consulting shares his analysis. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credit: Reuters Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Are you aware that the 7-Eleven stores that you frequently visit are actually operated by franchisees? How much does it cost to own one store? And how easy is it to be your own boss of such a store? Ashley Ong Ming Soon, Senior Franchise Executive, 7-Eleven (2023 Franchisor of the Year) & Jaymes Lee Kim Meng, 7-Eleven Franchisee (2023 Runner Up Franchisee of the Year) share their exciting journey. Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

From flying taxis to foldable TVs and ultra-smart cars, the CES tech trade show in Vegas was quite the event! Audrey looked through lots of devices that were on display, and picked out some of the stuff she thinks the whole breakfast crew would like.  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Edited and produced by Audrey Siek

Despite inflationary pressures and other economic headwinds, Singapore and Japan’s markets stayed resilient in 2023, while China's property crisis impacted key APAC partners. What can investors look forward to this year? Regina Lim, Head of Research,APAC, M&G Real Estate gives us the outlook for 2024. Presented and produced by Audrey Siek Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

After coming to a near standstill during the pandemic, students are now fervently embracing the opportunity to study abroad. Discover the key considerations influencing students’ choices of country and university, and how technology is transforming the application process. Fangzhou Jiang, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO), Crimson Education - a leading university admissions consultancy, sheds light on the latest trends, its innovation and the future of overseas education. Presented by Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Difference in standards across countries and regions can sometimes make sustainability reporting tricky. So how can such differences be better reconciled?  Simon Schillebeeckx, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Handprint and Ramki Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Temenos APAC share about the challenges involved in collecting, streamlining and ensuring quality of ESG data, and how knowing how to identify impact projects can help companies with their ESG initiatives.  Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  Photo credit: Handprint

Jay Woods, CMT, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets shares his expert take on whether the markets are seeing a rotation, what he makes of the latest inflation data and capital flows, and how the latest earnings season might pan out. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

There's a trend in real estate that has started to completely evolve and reshape the way many people live… co-living. But, as Wong Kar Ling, Managing Director of Southeast Asia and Head of Strategy and Global Operations, The Ascott Limited explains, it's beyond just sharing common spaces - it's building a community and providing the setting for residents to bond. Presented and produced by: Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang