Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer, Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on how the US Presidential Election is impacting movements in the markets, how the Trump trade is set to pan out in the coming months, rate cut expectations, as well as on portfolio basis, whether she'd be leaning towards the small and mid-cap space away from tech. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ABC News

Rana Gupta, Senior Portfolio Manager, India Equity Specialist, Manulife Investment Management discusses how the Digital, Deglobalisation, Decarbonization, Demography, and Deficit reduction themes are creating scalable and sustainable growth opportunities. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Two very contrasting visions of America were on display during the first and possibly only presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.  Debate night encapsulated the gambles that each candidate is taking in this hotly contested campaign, covering a wide range of key policy issues including the economy, abortion rights, immigration, Russian war in Ukraine, among others.  But the question is, who has a better read on the American psyche eight weeks before the final ballots are cast? On this episode of Morning Shot, we splice up what went down at the Harris-Trump showdown with: - Lester Munson, Non-resident fellow from the United States Studies Centre at University of Sydney and Adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University - Bhagyashree Garekar, US Bureau Chief from The Straits Times Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Doug Mills/The New York Times

What do sitting in an office chair, on an airplane or in a car for a prolonged period have in common? They could all lead to Dead Butt Syndrome! Also known as gluteal amnesia, this condition can arise when the muscles in your backside become so weak from inactivity that they seem to forget how to function. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal a couple of simple experiments you can conduct to find out whether you have it, and how you can effectively activate your glutes! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

A new handheld device is set to address a significant challenge in treating Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), a common condition causing hearing loss in children. Traditional ear tube surgeries, often requiring general anaesthesia and complex equipment, can be inaccessible, especially in under-resourced areas. This innovative technology simplifies the procedure, offering a more accessible and less invasive solution. Developed by Dr Lynne Lim, Founder, CEO, NousQ (a medtech startup), and a Senior Consultant Surgeon, Lynne Lim Ear Nose Throat and Hearing Centre it represents a major advancement in making critical paediatric treatments more feasible worldwide. 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.

Willie Keng speaks to Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment and Advisory, Syfe about what traders and investors will focus on during the US election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump; the impact of Apple's latest launch event on its earnings and share price; China's deflationary worries and the repercussions for the economy, corporate earnings and equities; as well as how investors should position their portfolios. Presented & Produced by Willie Keng Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Phillip Streible, Chief Market Strategist, Blue Line Futures shares his insights on market volatility following the US Presidential Debate between Harris and Trump, what investors should be looking out for in terms of supply disruptions with Tropical Storm Francine potentially hitting nine major oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, and how might inflation indicators affect the price of gold and other precious metals in the near term? Presented by: Willie Keng Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Getty Images

Here’s an exclusive news for Money FM 89.3 listeners, who get to hear this first: FairPrice Group, Singapore’s leading food retailer and social enterprise, is launching a groundbreaking series of nutrition-focused campaigns aimed at enhancing community health. This major initiative follows the recent launch of their FairPrice City Square Mall, which features a lower carbon footprint and a zero food waste policy. We look at the eco features of the mall and explore how FPG’s new nutrition programs are set to transform healthy eating habits across Singapore with Vipul Chawla, Group CEO, FairPrice Group.  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.

Singapore has just passed a new Platform Workers Bill - aimed at ramping up protection for platform workers such as delivery riders and private-hire and taxi drivers. They will see higher Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions to support their housing and retirement adequacy, work injury compensation and representation in union-like associations.  The increased CPF contributions will gradually match those of salaried employees. This will be mandatory for platform workers aged 30 or younger in 2025, and optional for those who are older. On this episode of Morning Shot, Jean See, Director for Freelancers & Self-Employed at NTUC and Nominated Member of Parliament shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ST File

What is your favourite way to pay for something nowadays? New research by Xero reveals that Singapore’s younger generations are leading the shift to digital payments... with 30% of Singapore consumers only carrying their mobile phones to pay when shopping. Audrey and Emaad talk about the pros and cons of digital payments versus cash. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors