Credit markets and the performance of banks in Asia are on our list today after recent jumbo rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve rattled markets and hurt demand for homes and mortgages. 

Just look at Hong Kong - the city’s home prices, for one, fell 2.3% in August from a month ago, the lowest in over three years. 

In Singapore, major banks such as UOB and DBS Bank have temporarily ceased their fixed rate home loans for now to review their rates. Plus - cooling measures announced by the local government last night.

On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter spoke with Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, as they unpack how recent developments would weigh on mortage demand and bank performance in Asia.

Credit markets and the performance of banks in Asia are on our list today after recent jumbo rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve rattled markets and hurt demand for homes and mortgages. 
Just look at Hong Kong - the city’s home prices, for one, fell 2.3% in August from a month ago, the lowest in over three years. 
In Singapore, major banks such as UOB and DBS Bank have temporarily ceased their fixed rate home loans for now to review their rates. Plus - cooling measures announced by the local government last night.
On Market View, Prime Time's Finance Presenter spoke with Rena Kwok, Credit Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, as they unpack how recent developments would weigh on mortage demand and bank performance in Asia.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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 Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Market View: Impact of property cooling measures on Singapore banks, rate hikes on Asian banks, performance of digital vs. traditional banks in South Korea

1.38 million Singaporean households are receiving $500 in CDC vouchers from today, with this latest tranche brought forward by six months from January 2027 to June 2026. The Government says this reflects ongoing concerns about cost of living pressures, even as inflation has eased slightly in recent months.

But with global uncertainties still in play, from geopolitical tensions to potential energy and supply chain pressures, the outlook remains fluid, and questions remain about how much relief these measures actually provide on the ground for households.

So how meaningful is 500 dollars in today’s context? And how should households be thinking about using them, amid further uncertainty? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Assistant Professor Yeow Hwee Chua, Division of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore to find out more.

1.38 million Singaporean households are receiving $500 in CDC vouchers from today, with this latest tranche brought forward by six months from January 2027 to June 2026. The Government says this reflects ongoing concerns about cost of living pressures, even as inflation has eased slightly in recent months.
But with global uncertainties still in play, from geopolitical tensions to potential energy and supply chain pressures, the outlook remains fluid, and questions remain about how much relief these measures actually provide on the ground for households.
So how meaningful is 500 dollars in today&rsquo;s context? And how should households be thinking about using them, amid further uncertainty?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Assistant Professor Yeow Hwee Chua, Division of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore to find out more.

The Big Story: Don't know how to spend your $500 CDC vouchers? Here's how you can use it meaningfully

When it comes to work, younger generations are often accused of wanting too much, too soon. This expectation has led the Gen Z and millennials to be frequently labelled as impatient or unrealistic.But are they really?

A new Jobstreet by SEEK report called the Salary Pulse: Singapore 2026 report showed that workers who change jobs are far more likely to receive significant pay increases than those who stay loyal to their employers. And when salary expectations aren't met, younger workers are much more likely to start looking elsewhere.

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Ng, Marketing Manager from Jobstreet by SEEK to find out whether younger workers become too focused on salary, or are they simply responding to the realities of today's job market and changing workplace expectations.

When it comes to work, younger generations are often accused of wanting too much, too soon. This expectation has led the Gen Z and millennials to be frequently labelled as impatient or unrealistic.But are they really?
A new Jobstreet by SEEK report called the Salary Pulse: Singapore 2026 report showed that workers who change jobs are far more likely to receive significant pay increases than those who stay loyal to their employers. And when salary expectations aren't met, younger workers are much more likely to start looking elsewhere.
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Ng, Marketing Manager from Jobstreet by SEEK&nbsp;to find out whether younger workers become too focused on salary, or are they simply responding to the realities of today's job market and changing workplace expectations.

The Agenda: Younger workers cannot accept lower pay... but is that justified?

For the first time in four decades, Yakult Singapore will be removing its orange flavour from its Yakult culture drink lineup here. And coming soon to replace it, will be the peach flavour.

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the story and how the netizens have reacted. Throughout the discussion, they shared what their favourite flavours are, and even how it might be different now that a new flavour is being introduced.

For the first time in four decades, Yakult Singapore will be removing its orange flavour from its Yakult culture drink lineup here. And coming soon to replace it, will be the peach flavour.
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the story and how the netizens have reacted. Throughout the discussion, they shared what their favourite flavours are, and even how it might be different now that a new flavour is being introduced.

Market View: Impact of property cooling measures on Singapore banks, rate hikes on Asian banks, performance of digital vs. traditional banks in South Korea

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