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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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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.

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.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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

China’s annual Two Sessions are underway, but it comes at a pivotal moment, with rising global tensions in the Middle East and fresh economic signals from Beijing.

This year, China has set its lowest growth target since 1991, underscoring concerns about slowing momentum and shifting economic priorities.

What does this more cautious outlook reveal about the state of the economy? And how much do external risks — from geopolitical conflict to US-China relations ahead of Donald Trump’s expected visit — factor into Beijing’s calculations?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Han-Shen Lin, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance and Capstone Director at NYU Shanghai, and Senior Advisor and China Country Director at The Asia Group, to find out more. 

China&rsquo;s annual Two Sessions are underway, but it comes at a pivotal moment, with rising global tensions in the Middle East and fresh economic signals from Beijing.
This year, China has set its lowest growth target since 1991, underscoring concerns about slowing momentum and shifting economic priorities. What does this more cautious outlook reveal about the state of the economy? And how much do external risks &mdash; from geopolitical conflict to US-China relations ahead of Donald Trump&rsquo;s expected visit &mdash; factor into Beijing&rsquo;s calculations?
On&nbsp;The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Han-Shen Lin, Associate Professor of Practice in Finance and Capstone Director at&nbsp;NYU Shanghai, and Senior Advisor and China Country Director at The Asia Group, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: China’s Two Sessions begins, but is their weaking economy stealing the spotlight?

Imagine being able to trade U.S. stock options before the market even opens, acting on overnight news, earnings, and global events, all from Asia. Today, we dive into how pre-market options are reshaping strategies, risks, and opportunities for investors, and why one brokerage is leading the charge in this game-changing shift.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Xu Shengyu, CEO, Longbridge Securities Singapore, to find out more.

Imagine being able to trade U.S. stock options before the market even opens, acting on overnight news, earnings, and global events, all from Asia. Today, we dive into how pre-market options are reshaping strategies, risks, and opportunities for investors, and why one brokerage is leading the charge in this game-changing shift.
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Xu Shengyu, CEO, Longbridge Securities Singapore, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: Can Asia-based investors beat the US market before it even opens?

Would you shop at a mall at 3AM? Seletar Mall is experimenting with 4AM closing hours, complete with late-night activities and a viral 'Downmall Challenge' that shows a former Singapore Youth Olympic cyclist riding a bike down the mall’s escalators. 

Then in a new update, a family feud twist: Brooklyn Beckham reportedly ignores peace talks from his parents and responds publicly to Nicola Peltz instead. 

And finally, the burger bite heard around the internet. When a fast-food CEO posted a video eating his own company’s newest burger, it was supposed to be a marketing win. Instead, his tiny, awkward bite turned into a viral meme, with brands, rivals and the internet roasting him in real time.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan break it all down. 

Would you shop at a mall at 3AM? Seletar Mall is experimenting with&nbsp;4AM closing hours, complete with late-night activities and a viral 'Downmall Challenge' that shows a former Singapore Youth Olympic cyclist riding a bike down the mall&rsquo;s escalators.&nbsp;
Then in a new update, a&nbsp;family feud twist: Brooklyn Beckham reportedly ignores peace talks from his parents and responds publicly to Nicola Peltz instead.&nbsp;
And finally, the&nbsp;burger bite heard around the internet. When a fast-food CEO posted a video eating his own company&rsquo;s newest burger, it was supposed to be a marketing win. Instead, his tiny, awkward bite turned into a viral meme, with brands, rivals and the internet roasting him in real time.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Zia-ul Raushan break it all down.&nbsp;

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

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