As widely expected, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but once again left the door open to further increase in borrowing costs. 

But this time, there was a dovish pivot from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. 

He’s hinted that the central bank may now be finished with the most aggressive tightening cycle in four decades. 

On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank, to find out more.

As widely expected, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but once again left the door open to further increase in borrowing costs. 
But this time, there was a dovish pivot from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. 
He’s hinted that the central bank may now be finished with the most aggressive tightening cycle in four decades. 
On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics &amp; Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank, to find out more.

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Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

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Money in the Market: Are we finally done with interest rate hikes?

A quote by Bill Gates puts it simply: “Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world… if you do so, you are insulting yourself.”

It’s a strong statement, but there’s truth in it. When we compare, we ignore our own journey - the effort, the setbacks, the growth that no one else sees. We reduce our story to a side-by-side snapshot that was never meant to be equal in the first place.

On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo explores why we constantly compare ourselves to others, and why it can be so difficult to stop, with insights from Sharmishtha Gupta, Counsellor and Psychotherapist at A Space Between.

A quote by Bill Gates puts it simply: &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t compare yourself with anyone in this world&hellip; if you do so, you are insulting yourself.&rdquo;
It&rsquo;s a strong statement, but there&rsquo;s truth in it. When we compare, we ignore our own journey - the effort, the setbacks, the growth that no one else sees. We reduce our story to a side-by-side snapshot that was never meant to be equal in the first place.
On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo explores why we constantly compare ourselves to others, and why it can be so difficult to stop, with insights from Sharmishtha Gupta, Counsellor and Psychotherapist at A Space Between.

Is It Just Me? : Why am I always comparing myself to others?

Reports of a possible US-Iran truce and renewed hopes of calmer passage through the Strait of Hormuz have sparked wider questions about global stability, energy security and whether the world is becoming increasingly conditioned to living with uncertainty.

At the same time, attention is turning to the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where trade, technology, Taiwan and geopolitical tensions are all expected to feature prominently.

On Viewpoint Friday, Lynlee Foo speaks to Vishnu Varathan, Managing Director and Head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, about shifting global dynamics, uncertainty in everyday life and what these developments could mean for the world ahead.

Reports of a possible US-Iran truce and renewed hopes of calmer passage through the Strait of Hormuz have sparked wider questions about global stability, energy security and whether the world is becoming increasingly conditioned to living with uncertainty.
At the same time, attention is turning to the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where trade, technology, Taiwan and geopolitical tensions are all expected to feature prominently.
On Viewpoint Friday, Lynlee Foo speaks to Vishnu Varathan, Managing Director and Head of Macro Research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Bank, about shifting global dynamics, uncertainty in everyday life and what these developments could mean for the world ahead.

Viewpoint Friday: Can increased COE supply really ease affordability concerns?

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All Set! is your new weekly shortcut to what&rsquo;s actually worth doing in Singapore.
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