Hundreds of thousands of people faced train cancellations across Germany from Jan 10, as a three-day nationwide rail strike added to travel chaos in Europe’s largest economy, where farmers’ protests have blocked highways and snarled traffic.

The strikes and protests add to pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, which faces growing economic problems, including weak macroeconomic data, high interest rates and a budget mess.

Is Germany’s economy struggling in 2024 and can the government fix it?

Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific gives us his analysis. 

Hundreds of thousands of people faced train cancellations across Germany from Jan 10, as a three-day nationwide rail strike added to travel chaos in Europe’s largest economy, where <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/german-farmers-blockade-roads-to-protest-subsidy-cuts">farmers’ protests have blocked highways and snarled traffic.</a>
The strikes and protests add to pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government, which faces growing economic problems, including weak macroeconomic data, high interest rates and a budget mess.
Is Germany’s economy struggling in 2024 and can the government fix it?
Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific gives us his analysis.

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, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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Euro Watch: Is Germany's economy struggling in 2024?

It's decision day in America as we keep track of the biggest political showdown of 2024. In the US,  more than 82 million people have already cast their ballots to elect their next president.

The big question now is: will America get its first woman president or a second Donald Trump term?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM, La Trobe University, Melbourne; Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Convener, Conversation at the Crossroads to find out. 

It's decision day in America as we keep track of the biggest political showdown of 2024. In the US,  more than 82 million people have already cast their ballots to elect their next president.
The big question now is: will America get its first woman president or a second Donald Trump term?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM, La Trobe University, Melbourne; Fellow, The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Convener, Conversation at the Crossroads to find out.

The Big Story: Early polls down, but more Republican votes. Does this secure a Trump win?

Singapore shares began the day trading in negative territory after overseas markets ended the previous night lower.  

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,561.96 points after 51.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 

In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines and SIA Engineering Company. That’s as Singapore’s national carrier is set to spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit its Airbus A350 fleet and refresh offerings as rival airlines pump billions into upgrades. 

Elsewhere, from more on currency and equity movements ahead of the US Presidential Elections, to more on oil prices, more international headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Singapore shares began the day trading in negative territory after overseas markets ended the previous night lower.  
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.3 per cent at 3,561.96 points after 51.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. 
In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines and SIA Engineering Company. That’s as Singapore’s national carrier is set to spend S$1.1 billion to retrofit its Airbus A350 fleet and refresh offerings as rival airlines pump billions into upgrades. 
Elsewhere, from more on currency and equity movements ahead of the US Presidential Elections, to more on oil prices, more international headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Market View:  Which STI sectors are most sensitive to a Trump or Harris Presidency?; Movements in Asia ahead of US elections; Implications of US Presidential election outcome on the Japanese Yen and Nikkei 225; SIA set to spend S$1.1B to retrofit A350 fleet and more

From the polls to your portfolio, how should you be navigating the US presidential elections? Which asset classes are likely to benefit under a Trump presidency? What about under a Harris presidency? 

With the outcome impossible to call, how are investors investing into these asset classes? What are some investment strategies?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, to find out more.

From the polls to your portfolio, how should you be navigating the US presidential elections? Which asset classes are likely to benefit under a Trump presidency? What about under a Harris presidency? 
With the outcome impossible to call, how are investors investing into these asset classes? What are some investment strategies?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Christy Tan, Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, to find out more.

Euro Watch: Is Germany's economy struggling in 2024?

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