Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa/Middle East/Europe, Standard Chartered discusses why he is optimistic about US and Indian stocks in the third quarter. He also explains how investors should brace for shifting winds in the coming months from the prospect of rate cuts as well as geopolitical shakeups. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Considering travelling to Japan soon? Emaad has recently returned from the Land of the Rising Sun and shares with Audrey and listeners some helpful tips that can make your trip more cost-effective, convenient and ultimately, enjoyable! Think flights, in-country transportation and data plans! Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

While disposable diapers are a convenience for parents, they create a massive environmental burden. A Singaporean company is tackling this issue head-on with a two-pronged approach: developing safe, eco-friendly diapers and building the first diaper recycling facility in Southeast Asia. Justin Wong, Co-founder of CozyCove shares more about their innovative solutions and ambitious plans for a diaper waste-free future. For more information: https://www.acozyfuture.com/ 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.

In his latest speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said that the economy and labour market have stayed strong despite recent cooling.  Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management weighs in on how long is too long, the scale of rate cuts we might see in the coming months; whether a lack of market breadth kept the S&P 500′s gains in check; if we're seeing central bank divergence currently; as well as her top conviction calls.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Tierney L. Cross | Bloomberg | Getty Images

If you live in the Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tanjong Pagar housing estates, pigeon sightings are probably common. And in some cases - more common than some might like.  From now till December, authorities will be stepping up measures to manage pigeon populations in these areas. Under a pilot initiative, the town councils managing these estates will be involved in the culling of these birds, among other measures, as part of efforts to reduce their populations.   On this episode of Morning Shot, Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO for Advocacy at Animal Concerns Research & Education Society shares her insights on this pesky problem. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: ST

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses why the risk appetite is waning for crypto at the moment, with defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox set to return $9 billion worth of Bitcoin. He explains why long term drivers are likely to support prices such as the launch of more exchange traded funds tied to digital currencies, and more money flowing into the space. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer of FedWatch Advisors shares his insights on how markets are pricing in a Trump/Biden result in the November presidential elections. He also explains he thinks the first rate cut, if any, is likely to come in December. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: CNN/ Getty Images

Imagine this: you're planning a trip to an exciting destination. To get the inside scoop and discover hidden gems, you turn to social media. But instead of just celebrity endorsements, you see real people sharing their authentic experiences. This powerful word-of-mouth marketing is what Partipost facilitates, and we'll delve into how their collaboration with Klook is transforming travel marketing.  Here's our conversation with Jonathan Eg, CEO and Founder, Partipost & Mildred Ang, Associate Director, Global Partnerships & Affiliate, Klook 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.

61-year-old former public prosecutor and human rights lawyer, Sir Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 250 seats over the course of a devastating night, following a tumultuous 14 years in power, which saw five different prime ministers run the country. This result marks a stunning reversal from the 2019 election when Labour, led by the veteran left-wing politician Jeremy Corbyn, suffered its worst electoral defeat in almost a century. In his first speech as prime minister after greeting dozens of jubilant Labour supporters who had lined Downing Street, Sir Keir vowed to run a "government of service" and to kick start a period of "national renewal". On this episode of Morning Shot, Andy Williams, Managing Director at Penta Group’s London office shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AFP via Getty Images 

Love eggs, shellfish and milk, but get itchy afterwards? You're definitely not alone. Food allergies in children are the rise, as hospitals here are reportedly seeing more of them having adverse reactions to foods like eggs and peanuts in recent years. Egg is the most common food allergen for children in Singapore, and though it can just be a nuisance for some when they eat out, some allergies can be life threatening and scary. Audrey and Ryan chat about their own experience with allergies and how to deal with them. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors