Money Hacks Ep 73: Fortitude and the market in Covid-19 times

12:33 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This episode is aimed at how investors can approach the market despite the impact from Covid-19.  

On May 26, finance minister Heng Swee Keat delivered an unprecedented fourth budget, dubbed the Fortitude Budget. Together with the previous three 2020 Budgets, this year’s total comes up to almost S$100 billion. 

Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with two experts from OCBC Bank - Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, and Carmen Lee, head of investment research. 

They tackle the following points:
What is the outlook for Singapore's economy, for the next three to six and 12 months, and what does this mean for investors?  (1:00)
What is the outlook like for Reits? Which Reit sectors took the biggest hit during Covid-19 and which are still attractive to investors here? (3:30)
What is the market expecting for corporate earnings this year? (8:08)
Will dividends be cut? Or even be paid out at all? (9:50)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Money Hacks Ep 73: Fortitude and the market in Covid-19 times
12:33 min
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,&nbsp;The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.
This episode is aimed at how investors can approach the market despite the impact from Covid-19.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On May 26, finance minister Heng Swee Keat delivered an unprecedented fourth budget, dubbed the Fortitude Budget. Together with the previous three 2020 Budgets, this year&rsquo;s total comes up to almost S$100 billion.&nbsp;
Host Chris Lim speaks remotely with two experts from OCBC Bank - Selena Ling, head of treasury research and strategy, and Carmen Lee, head of investment research.&nbsp;
They tackle the following points:
<ol>
<li dir="ltr">What is the outlook for Singapore's economy, for the next three to six and 12 months, and what does this mean&nbsp;for investors?&nbsp; (1:00)</li>
<li dir="ltr">What is the outlook like for Reits? Which Reit sectors took the biggest hit during Covid-19 and which are still attractive to investors here? (3:30)</li>
<li dir="ltr">What is the market expecting for corporate earnings this year? (8:08)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Will dividends be cut? Or even be paid out at all? (9:50)</li>
</ol>
Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis
Edited by: Adam Azlee
Discover Money Hacks Podcast fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on:
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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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