The Afternoon Update with Hongbin Jeong (1pm – 4pm)
The Afternoon Update with Hongbin Jeong
Playlist by The Afternoon Update with Hongbin Jeong (1pm – 4pm)Fill your workday afternoon with keen conversations that will inspire and inform with a slew of programs from Eco Money & Money in the Market to What’s Trending. Get your daily review of market move…Follow the podcast:
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Money in the Market: Will the yen weaken past the 170 level against the US dollar?
Japanese authorities are keeping a close eye on currency markets as the yen has fallen to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar. Now this has further fueled speculation of an intervention to support the currency. So what would an intervention look like? And what can we expect in currency markets a…
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What's Trending: How about a long distance call from the moon?
On What’s Trending, NASA and Nokia are planning to introduce 4G cellular network on the moon. Also, a new fried snack has been introduced - fried dandelions.
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Money in the Market: Can earnings give the S&P 500 a boost?
Earning season kicks into high gear this week as Big Tech giants report results. The S&P 500 already saw a turnaround to start the week, ending its six consecutive days of losses. So can this rise be sustained? Can the earnings from the Magnificent Seven boost the index? On Money in the Market, Hon…
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Money in the Market: Will alternative investments make a comeback this year?
Alternative investments have lagged behind public markets last year. This marks a complete reversal from 2022. But are they making a comeback this year? What’s the outlook for alternative investments? What are the key asset classes in the alternative investment universe? On Money in the Market, Hon…
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What’s Trending: The latest furry addition to Taiwan’s police force
On What’s Trending, Jaguar, a Taiwan’s first native dog, is joining the country’s police force. Also, an ostrich died after swallowing a staff’s keys. And lastly, San Francisco is preparing for the arrival of Pandas.
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Money in the Market: Can luxury stocks rebound anytime soon?
Unclear prospects for demand in China have already weighed on luxury stocks since the post COVID restrictions. And it’s promoted a reassessment of such luxury brands’ business strategies. But can luxury stocks rebound from its rout? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tao Zhang, China M…
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What’s Trending: Who did Taylor Swift write a song about this time?
On What’s Trending, we’ll be talking about Taylor Swift’s newest album - The Tortured Poets Department - and what kind of theories has been circulating online. Also, Queen’s University introduced a new Taylor Swift course called “Law (Taylor’s Version).”
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Money in the Market: What will zero rate cuts this year mean for markets?
US Fed officials have questioned the need for a cut anytime soon, leaving traders mulling the outlook for US interest rates. Expectations of rate cuts have fallen from six in the beginning of the year to now - just two, while some even expect a possible hike. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong s…
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Market Wrap: How is the latest Israel attack on Iran affecting the STI?
On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, for a market wrap of the week. They discuss how the STI has performed in the past week, how the latest heightened tension in the Middle East is affecting local markets, outlook of the earnings season a…
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Money in the Market: Is 2024 a wasted year for markets?
Saxo has recently released a quarterly report titled “2024: The Wasted Year”. But why is 2024 a wasted year? What lies ahead for the upcoming quarter, and how can investors navigate the uncertainties surrounding rate cuts, politics and geopolitical issues? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong spea…
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