Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Stocks ended the day mixed, while Treasuries rallied.  Investors came off a fourth straight losing session for the Dow Jones Industrial Average which slid more than 200 points. Stocks were weighed down by Disney’s decline a day after it reported poor subscriber numbers. The regional banking sector also saw stress after PacWest Bancorp reported a drop in deposits exacerbated investors’ sentiment. Jay Woods, Chartered Market Technician & Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets shares insights on what's changed in the banking sector, whether regulatory action is needed before confidence returns to the sector and his expectations on rate changes in coming days. (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Why markets are trading in a narrow range (02:17) Impact of banks turmoil on wider sentiment, with PacWest the latest in trouble (04:17) Are bank stocks oversold? (05:40) Mismatch between Fed speak & market expectations (07:45) US debt ceiling discussions keeping investors on their toes Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Presenter: Ryan Huang

Prof. Falko Paetzold, Managing Director of the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth at the University of Zurich and Assistant Professor for Social Finance at EBS University, discusses how impact washing differs from greenwashing. He also shares why there is limited motivation among investors and private bankers to do more to address such issues. 

On Mind Your Business, we explore the world of family-owned businesses, where children follow in the footsteps of their parents. From the dynamics and the challenges of carrying on a legacy to the opportunities for innovation, we dive into the stories of families who have made it work. Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang speak with Peter Liong, Group CEO and Managing Director, Matsushita GreatWall Corporation Pte Ltd and his son Alec Liong, Corporate Manager, Matsushita GreatWall Corporation Pte Ltd  - the licensee of popular mattress brand, King Koil, furniture brand, Ashley Homestore, and more. Listen in as they uncover the secrets to success and the lessons learned along the way in this fascinating world of intergenerational businesses. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

More than 200 “globally significant” financial institutions now have coal exit policies, almost double the number in 2019. However, new announcements from banks, insurers, pension funds and asset managers quitting coal slumped in 2022, a year that saw significant economic headwinds and continued energy market volatility. Only five firms holding assets of at least US$10 billion made coal exit pledges.  Professor Paul Burke, Head of the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics at Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy weighs in on how coal exit strategies and efforts are working out.  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

The Nasdaq Composite closed higher, as investors fled to tech stocks after a tamer-than-expected inflation report. April consumer prices climbed 4.9% from a year ago, lower than the 5 per cent gain anticipated by economists polled by Dow Jones. "A little bit of a wild ride today, but a great close," says Bill Baruch, President of Blue Line Futures who shares his analysis on the latest movements in today's US markets, including what's churning in the energy sector and why investors are flocking to tech stocks. Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Glenn Thum, Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses how much potentially tighter financial conditions will weigh on OCBC in the coming year, on the back of a robust set of first quarter results.

Joseph Liow, Tan Kah Kee Chair in Comparative and International Politics at Nanyang Technological University Singapore shares his take on whether the two superpowers are headed to a collision and where they should start if they want to thaw relations that are increasingly becoming frozen.  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

As A.I. becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of our lives, we will look at how it is revolutionizing businesses and industries. On Your Mind Your Business, Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang look at an emerging field - insect farming and how one startup is using A.I. to optimize efficiency to address food security issues. They find out more from Mikhail S Zeldovich, Co-Founder and Chairman, Entoverse.   This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Stocks closed lower as investors ready themselves for key inflation reports due later this week and progress on the US debt limit. Nadine Terman, CEO & CIO of Solstein Capital shares her analysis on how markets are pricing in on jittery moments as investors wait out for progress on the US debt ceiling debates, where investors should be looking to for safety and what the stock buybacks in the tech space mean for investors. Presenter: Ryan Huang  Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

On Mind Your Business SME segment, we will be delving into the stories of exceptional individuals who have turned adversity into opportunity. Our guest is a dadpreneur who once had four failed businesses to owning 9 active businesses today. In this podcast, we will be talking about his latest venture - his first sustainability-driven store that embraces simplicity, imperfection and craftsmanship. Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang find out more with Brien Chua, CEO and Founder of Sheldon Global and Founder of HOUZE. This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)