Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities,…Follow the podcast:
The Big Story: Cancelled flights, stranded Singaporeans - Will the Middle East travel chaos worsen as the Iran conflict continues?
Air travel across the Middle East has been thrown into turmoil as escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran lead to widespread airspace restrictions, flight cancellations, and rerouting. Thousands of passengers are being affected, including Singaporeans caught in the regio…
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Wealth Tracker: Could 2026 be a defining year for Asian equities?
2025 tested investors with geopolitical uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, elections across major economies, and uneven global growth. Yet despite the volatility, Asian assets demonstrated surprising resilience, with fixed income delivering strong gains and equities across parts of …
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What’s Trending: Why are married couples calling each other “roommates” and is RAM really better than gold?
Would you call your spouse your “teammate” instead of “baby”? And would you believe that your old laptop might be a better investment than gold? On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into two unexpected trends shaking up the internet: married couples in Ch…
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Market View: Selloff in Asia amid Middle East conflict; US, China trade chiefs reportedly set to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit; Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures; Apple launches iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air; China’s AI listings boom leaves investors flying blind; Olam Group to watch
Singapore shares rose today to buck regional losses as the Middle East conflict remains on top of investors’ minds. The Straits Times Index was up 0.86% at 4,932.73 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.81B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have…
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The Big Story: What's the real reason behind US & Israel's attack on Iran?
Iran’s confrontation with Israel and the United States has escalated into one of the most dangerous crises the Middle East has seen in decades. A joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign aimed at crippling Tehran’s leadership has triggered retaliatory strikes across the region from missile barrages on…
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Wealth Tracker: Are oil prices expected to stay high for days?
Brent crude has spiked sharply after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz raising fears over a major supply shock. Some analysts say this is just a temporary risk premium. Others warn oil could surge past US$100 a barrel. So, are we looking at a short-term geopo…
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What's Trending: Trading card packs under fire in Singapore and Samsung’s new screen says ‘no peeking’
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the biggest buzz online, from Singapore’s move to regulate trading card booster packs under new blind box rules, to the growing debate over chance-based collectibles, rare card hype, and whether nostalgia is turning into speculation. Then,…
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Market View: US-Israel-Iran conflict on Asian markets, key transit airports in Dubai, Doha severely affected; Oil surges by the most in four years; Shares of Singapore Airlines and Sats fall amid flight cancellations over the weekend; MAS on developments in the Middle East; What to watch at China’s Two Sessions this week?; CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Costco’s earnings in focus; SGX-gold miners, energy players to watch
Singapore shares slid today as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East weighed on global markets. The Straits Times Index was down 1.77% at 4,906.86 points at 12.56pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$2.01B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, shares of Singapore A…
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Wealth Tracker: Are commercial space programs poised to deliver returns for investors?
Investor interest in space is growing rapidly, driven by falling launch costs, expanding satellite constellations, and high-profile scientific discoveries like NASA’s Curiosity rover. With commercial programs scaling globally and technologies such as Earth observation and in-orbit servicing coming…
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What’s Trending: A candle that brings back your ex..... and a kid got shoved at Shibuya?
Would you spend thousands on a candle that claims it can change your destiny or shove someone out of the way in the middle of Shibuya Crossing just to get through a crowd? On today’s episode of What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada look at the Chinese influencer who earned over 50 mi…
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