Singapore shares opened higher today, following significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data and positive sentiments of a possible pause in interest rate hikes. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent to 3,197.76 points. after 73.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

Elsewhere, from China increasing oil import quota to the latest US inflation numbers and to Amazon Web Services considering using AI chips from Advanced Micro Devices, international headlines continue to make the news today.

On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Ken Shih, Head of Wealth Management, Greater China, SAXO Markets. 

Singapore shares opened higher today, following significant gains in global markets on mild US inflation data and positive sentiments of a possible pause in interest rate hikes. 
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.3 per cent to 3,197.76 points. after 73.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
Elsewhere, from China increasing oil import quota to the latest US inflation numbers and to Amazon Web Services considering using AI chips from Advanced Micro Devices, international headlines continue to make the news today.
On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with Ken Shih, Head of Wealth Management, Greater China, SAXO Markets.

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.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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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Your evening guide to the day's most important topics — navigate the key events in politics, business, markets, wealth management, and top investment opportunities. Keeps you informed and ahead of the curve, daily.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Market View: Impact of China’s short-term rate cut on stock markets; Hong Kong to bring 27,000 foreign workers; AWS to consider using AMD AI chips; Meta’s chief scientist says generative AI at dead end; Fed’s rate hike expectation after 4% on-year increase in CPI

A viral travel hack has left people stunned. A US influencer shared a video suggesting travellers could wash their underwear in a hotel room coffee maker. Genius shortcut or completely unhygienic? 

Then, we shift gears to road signs, from familiar traffic signs in Singapore to a surprising and very real warning sign in Japan featuring cats. What does it mean, why does it exist, and should Singapore have one too?

From hotel rooms to highways, from hygiene debates to hilarious road signs, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada break down the stories on What's Trending. 

A viral travel hack has left people stunned. A US influencer shared a video suggesting travellers could wash their underwear in a hotel room coffee maker. Genius shortcut or completely unhygienic?&nbsp;
Then, we shift gears to road signs, from familiar traffic signs in Singapore to a surprising and very real warning sign in Japan featuring cats. What does it mean, why does it exist, and should Singapore have one too?
From hotel rooms to highways, from hygiene debates to hilarious road signs, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada break down the stories on What's Trending.&nbsp;

What's Trending: Underwear in a hotel coffee maker ... and a flying cat road sign in Japan?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to unpack US President Donald Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address — the longest in modern history at 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Delivered during his second term, the speech set out what Trump described as a “turnaround for the ages,” covering key issues including the economy, crime, immigration, trade and foreign policy.

What does the address reveal about Trump’s priorities for the years ahead? What strategy underpins his messaging? And what signals does it send about the future direction of US policy both domestically and internationally?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to unpack US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s record-breaking State of the Union address &mdash; the longest in modern history at 1 hour and 48 minutes. Delivered during his second term, the speech set out what Trump described as a &ldquo;turnaround for the ages,&rdquo; covering key issues including the economy, crime, immigration, trade and foreign policy.
What does the address reveal about Trump&rsquo;s priorities for the years ahead? What strategy underpins his messaging? And what signals does it send about the future direction of US policy both domestically and internationally?

The Big Story: What did Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address really reveal?

Tether is reshaping the gold market.

The crypto giant has been rapidly scaling its physical gold purchases, reaching levels typically reserved for central banks and sovereign investors.

This unprecedented move is blurring the lines between digital and traditional stores of value, forcing investors and markets to rethink the relationship between Bitcoin, gold, and emerging crypto players.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ivan Lee, Head of Trading at QCP Group, to unpack what this convergence of crypto and gold means for investors, markets, and the future of money.

Tether is reshaping the gold market.
The crypto giant has been rapidly scaling its physical gold purchases, reaching levels typically reserved for central banks and sovereign investors.
This unprecedented move is blurring the lines between digital and traditional stores of value, forcing investors and markets to rethink the relationship between Bitcoin, gold, and emerging crypto players.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Ivan Lee, Head of Trading at QCP Group, to unpack what this convergence of crypto and gold means for investors, markets, and the future of money.

Market View: Impact of China’s short-term rate cut on stock markets; Hong Kong to bring 27,000 foreign workers; AWS to consider using AMD AI chips; Meta’s chief scientist says generative AI at dead end; Fed’s rate hike expectation after 4% on-year increase in CPI

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