Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)
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,…Liens sociaux :
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The Big Story: Trump’s prime-time address on Iran - Victory speech or unfinished war?
On Apr 2, US President Donald Trump delivered his first prime-time address since the US-Israeli war in Iran erupted on Feb 28, claiming major military victories against Iran’s navy, air force, and missile capabilities. Yet he offered no clear timeline for ending the conflict. With Trump’s approval…
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Wealth Tracker: If investors aren’t selling US assets, where is the ‘Sell America’ trade happening?
The “Sell America” narrative has resurfaced amid rising geopolitical tensions and a more assertive US policy stance, but markets suggest a more nuanced reality. US equities remain supported, Treasuries continue to attract demand, and foreign investors are still allocating into US assets. Instead,…
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What's Trending: China's laser highways are real… and Gmail is finally letting you change your cringe email
What do laser-filled highways and your cringey teenage email have in common? They’re both trying to fix problems we didn’t think had solutions. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh head to China where drivers are being kept awake by full-on laser light shows on highways. Is it genius… …
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Market View: Trump’s address on Iran war sends Treasury yields, oil prices higher and Asian markets lower; Australia’s regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience; ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s address on the war in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index fell 0.76% to 4,937.86 points at 2.41pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, …
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The Big Story: HDB prices fall for the first time in 7 years. Is this the break buyers have been waiting for?
After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, Singapore’s housing market is showing its first signs of change. HDB resale prices have dipped 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026, the first quarterly decline in almost seven years. Meanwhile, resale transactions have also eased slightly, down 4.5% from …
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Wealth Tracker: Has the safe-haven trade in gold and silver broken down?
Gold and silver are doing something that markets don’t usually expect in a moment like this; they’re falling, not rising, even as geopolitical tensions from the Iran conflict keep energy prices high and uncertainty elevated. So what’s really going on? Is this the end of the traditional safe-haven …
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What's Trending: An empty Hari Raya green packet shock & plants that judge your life?
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into the most viral stories circulating online. First, a five-year-old opens her green packet on Hari Raya… only to find no money inside the envelope, just a note that says ‘Better Luck Next Time’. Is this a heartless prank, life lesson, or ju…
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Market View: Does OCBC’s break above $22 signal more upside for Singapore banks?
Stocks staged a powerful rebound overnight as fresh geopolitical optimism lifted global sentiment. In the US, markets surged on reports suggesting a de-escalation in the Iran conflict, with investors hopeful that an end to hostilities could be within reach. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped …
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The Big Story: Medical cost inflation to hit record high - Will healthcare become less affordable in Singapore?
Healthcare in Singapore is getting more expensive, and fast. The latest WTW Global Medical Trends Report predicts medical costs could jump 16.9% in 2026, up from 15.5% last year and just over 12% in 2024, putting Singapore at the top of the Asia-Pacific chart. At the same time, new insurance rules…
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Wealth Tracker: With 47% of supply in the red, is a Bitcoin drop toward US$50,000 next?
Nearly half of Bitcoin’s supply is now underwater, long-term holders are selling at multi-year losses, and market stress indicators are flashing red. Yet prices remain relatively stable, creating a growing disconnect between sentiment and price action. With investors increasingly hedging for down…
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