Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, Invesco shares his insights on the potential rate cut timeline, cracks forming in the markets currently and how investors should position themselves as the earnings season continues, ahead of the FOMC meeting next week. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

“It's about sowing the right seeds. Seeds which will sprout, which will take root. And so how do we do that? We can't have change overnight, but we need to create a pipeline of the next generation of inventors, thinkers. Though we’re a little dot in this globe, we have that opportunity to nurture them. Many times, I go back to Lee Kuan Yew. He dreamt big. We’ve enjoyed the bounty, how do we take it forward?” Inspired by Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s love for nature, environmentalist Kirtida Mekani mooted the country’s Plant-A-Tree programme back in the day. It’s an initiative where organisations and individuals can, for a donation of $300, plant a tree in the green spaces managed by the National Parks Board, or NParks. Fast forward to today, she’s an ardent advocate of biomimicry adoption. With the urgency to tackle climate change growing, she strongly believes that biomimicry is the path forward for science and engineering  On this episode of Climate Connections, Kirtida Mekani, Environmentalist & 2024 Inductee, Singapore Women's Hall of Fame shares insights from her decades-long commitment to environmental causes, and the eureka moment that got her on this green journey. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Audrey Siek Photo credits: NParks Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors Find out more on how to take part in the Plant-A-Tree Programme below: https://www.gardencityfund.gov.sg/our-programmes/plant-a-tree/howtotakepart/ You can also join the OneMillionTrees movement here: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/treessg/one-million-trees-movement/upcoming-activities

Jason Britton, Founder & CIO at Reflection Asset Management shares his insights on on the latest sea of red in the markets coming on the back of Tesla and Alphabet's earnings release, sentiments and expectations surrounding AI, and if this is the time to be contrarian. He also shares his current industry picks. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Ian Maule/Bloomberg News

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses what investors should consider if they are thinking of jumping on the so-called "Trump trades" which bet on Donald Trump winning the Presidential Elections, paving the way for various policies friendly to some sectors. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Joe Biden broke the record of the oldest US President when he assumed office at age 78, shattering Donald Trump’s own record at age 70. While it’s rational to ask questions about a presidential candidate’s age, health, and cognitive readiness, the debate over Biden’s age in this electoral cycle has without a doubt cast spotlight on the issue of aging versus ageism. On this episode of Morning Shot, Mauro Guillen, Professor of Multinational Management & Vice Dean, MBA Program for Executives at the University of Pennsylvania shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Evan Vucci/AP

Following the recent landslide victory of the Labour Party in the UK parliamentary elections, there is growing curiosity about its potential impact on Singaporean investors. This latest political overhaul has raised questions about how this might influence overseas buyers. This comes as there has been a noticeable increase in Singaporean investment on London’s property market in recent years. Peter Allen, Director at Stanhope PLC discusses the affordability of homes in London, and a big demographic that sees advantages to buying property there. Presented by 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, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Be honest: Are you an angry driver? Road rage is alarmingly common, a AAA report found that nearly 80 percent of drivers experience some form of aggression behind the wheel. There’s been a number of high-profile road rage cases lately in Singapore, and lots of these videos go viral on social media. Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss what they're like on the roads, and why we seem to be angrier when we're in a car. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses who the winners and losers are from India's Budget, the appetite for cryptocurrencies with Ether ETFs and Inverse Bitcoin ETFs launched this week, the surprise rate cut by China, as well as how much the US earnings season will lift stocks. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

The busy, cut-throat nature of modern day life has thankfully been accompanied by a greater emphasis on mental wellness worldwide. On International Self-Care Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into some interesting rituals our fellow humans practice around the world to detach from over-stimulation and recharge both mind and body! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Starting August, Thailand’s eligible businesses and individuals can register for digital cash handouts through “Digital Wallet” - a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars. The program is meant to give 10,000 baht (about $275) to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at local businesses, with the aim of boosting the country’s lagging economy. However, economists have criticised the program, calling it an ineffective way to contribute to sustainable economic growth compared to other measures. On this episode of Morning Shot, Punchada Sirivunnabood, Associate Professor at Mahidol University shares her insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Bing Guan/Reuters