The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, more than double of a Dow Jones estimate. So what are the reasons behind the discrepancies? What is the state of the US economy right now, and how will the US Federal Reserve move interest rates when officials meet in September?

On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro & Investment Strategy of BNY Mellon Investment Management for more.

The US consumer price index for July came in at 8.5%, better than the 8.7% expected last night. This, contradicting an earlier report indicating that the US labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, more than double of a Dow Jones estimate. So what are the reasons behind the discrepancies? What is the state of the US economy right now, and how will the US Federal Reserve move interest rates when officials meet in September?
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro &amp; Investment Strategy of BNY Mellon Investment Management for more.

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&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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Market View:  How should we read into the latest US CPI data, and how will the Federal Reserve move interest rates in September?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into China’s “doll mummy” craze where young women treat cotton dolls like real babies, celebrating birthdays, dressing them in designer outfits, and even taking them on holidays.

And for football fans, would you refuse a haircut until your team won five games in a row? Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has been doing exactly that for 493 days, turning a viral joke into millions of followers, brand deals, and a fundraising campaign for children with cancer.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into China&rsquo;s &ldquo;doll mummy&rdquo; craze where young women treat cotton dolls like real babies, celebrating birthdays, dressing them in designer outfits, and even taking them on holidays.
And for football fans, would you refuse a haircut until your team won five games in a row? Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has been doing exactly that for 493 days, turning a viral joke into millions of followers, brand deals, and a fundraising campaign for children with cancer.

What’s Trending: Manchester United fan goes 493 days without a haircut and people in China are treating dolls like real babies

Do you invest in what you know - the brands you recognise, the markets you’ve followed for years, the sectors that feel safe? You’re not alone. But today, we’re asking: does familiarity actually make your portfolio safer… or riskier? And how can investors tell when diversification is only superficial?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jason Tan, Portfolio Manager at PhillipCapital, for the latest.

Do you invest in what you know - the brands you recognise, the markets you&rsquo;ve followed for years, the sectors that feel safe? You&rsquo;re not alone. But today, we&rsquo;re asking: does familiarity actually make your portfolio safer&hellip; or riskier? And how can investors tell when diversification is only superficial?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jason Tan, Portfolio Manager at PhillipCapital, for the latest.

Wealth Tracker: Are you really diversified or just stuck in your comfort zone?

Singapore shares inched higher today to track movements in the region.

The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,983.73 points at 2.21pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.44B seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the real asset manager sank into the red with a net loss of S$142 million for its second half ended Dec 31, 2025, reversing from net profit of S$148 million in the previous corresponding period. 

Elsewhere, from a lookahead to Singapore Budget 2026 Statement, to how China’s factory deflation eased more than expected in January, more economic headlines remained in focus. 
 
On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Singapore shares inched higher today to track movements in the region.
The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,983.73 points at 2.21pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.44B seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch today, we have CapitaLand Investment, after the real asset manager sank into the red with a net loss of S$142 million for its second half ended Dec 31, 2025, reversing from net profit of S$148 million in the previous corresponding period.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from a lookahead to Singapore Budget 2026 Statement, to how China&rsquo;s factory deflation eased more than expected in January, more economic headlines remained in focus.&nbsp; &nbsp; On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.

Market View: Looking ahead to Singapore Budget 2026; Rebound in stock markets slows down; China’s factory deflation eased more than expected in January; ByteDance reportedly developing AI chip, in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture it; CapitaLand Investment, Wing Tai to watch

Market View: How should we read into the latest US CPI data, and how will the Federal Reserve move interest rates in September?

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