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Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at the Carson Group shares his insights on reactions to the dip in US inflation last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, what he's looking out for in the upcoming US earnings season, and how big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD are throwing their hats into the ring. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

On World Mental Health Day, Emaad and Ryan discuss the power of music and its ability to reduce everyday stress and anxiety! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed discusses why the attention on the spate of layoffs making the headlines may have been disproportionate against the backdrop of a still robust jobs market.

With Singapore's ageing population growing rapidly, finding effective wellness solutions tailored to seniors has become essential. Personalised fitness regimes that cater to the unique needs of the elderly are crucial in improving their quality of life. A new digital wellness platform is leveraging cutting-edge technology to create these tailored fitness plans, ensuring seniors can stay active and healthy in a safe manner. By collaborating with care centres and caregivers, this platform is making waves in elderly care. So, how is this technology transforming senior wellness in Singapore? We speak with Lionel Choong, Co-founder, Active Silvers& Moses James, Co-founder, Active Silvers - a social enterprise committed to empowering seniors through personalised fitness solutions. Presented by 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

It’s World Mental Health Day today!  This year, the World Health Organisation is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. Unhealthy conditions including stigma, discrimination, and exposure to risks like harassment and other poor working conditions, can pose significant risks, affecting mental health, overall quality of life and consequently participation or productivity at work. On this episode of Morning Shot, Hannah Heng, Psychologist, Sengkang General Hospital shares her insights on the challenges behind creating better awareness of mental health and changing stigmas. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Mental Health Foundation

Rick Polsinello, Senior Market Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute weighs in on investors' risk appetite right now on the back of a rise in the NASDAQ, the likely reversion back to the a quarter-point cut come November, latest tailwinds to expect and whether the recent stimulus measures introduced by China will affect market sentiments moving forward. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: Al Drago/Bloomberg  

After falling to their lowest level last year, the total number of announced global corporate buybacks has been improving throughout this year. With the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a half point two weeks ago, buyback activity is likely to pick up, and continue the upward trend seen thus far in 2024. Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak shares what he's taking away from the recent buyback action. He also dives into the latest oil price movements and his sentiments on the earnings guidance given the recent jumbo rate cut by the Federal Reserve.  Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors  

Jessica Zarzycki, Portfolio Manager, Global Fixed Income, Nuveen discusses how fixed income investors can make an ESG impact, and what the playbook should be for the rest of the year. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

On World Post Day, Emaad and Ryan explore the history of the postage stamp and take a trip down memory lane to re-live some creative stamps issued in Germany and Bhutan! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

By 2050, over 70% of the global population is expected to live in urban areas, driving an enormous demand for concrete, especially in Asia. As concrete production is a leading contributor to global CO2 emissions, solutions are urgently needed to curb its environmental impact. One company, backed by Amazon and Microsoft, offers an innovative solution by capturing and injecting waste CO2 into concrete, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. Could this be the breakthrough technology that will reshape the construction industry and help mitigate climate change? We find out more from Jocelyn Campbell, Regional Director of APAC, CarbonCure Technologies. Presented by Ryan Huang and 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.