Breakfast Bites: Did you know that the Olympics were banned for 1,500 years?!?!
For the first time in a century, Paris is playing host once again to the most watched elite sporting extravaganza on the planet - the Olympic Games. As thousands of athletes prepare to give it their all for a place in the history books, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey take a trip down memory lane to pore o…
Bigger Pic: Who wins from the Paris Olympics?
Charu Chanana, Head of FX Strategy and Global Market Strategist at Saxo shares if host countries always benefit from running the Olympics, and who the main beneficiaries are in the latest edition in France. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Bigger Pic: Thinking about jumping on the Trump trade bandwagon?
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses what investors should consider if they are thinking of jumping on the so-called "Trump trades" which bet on Donald Trump winning the Presidential Elections, paving the way for various policies friendly to some sectors. Produced/P…
Morning Shot: The Delicate Balance Between Aging vs Ageism in Politics & Beyond
Joe Biden broke the record of the oldest US President when he assumed office at age 78, shattering Donald Trump’s own record at age 70. While it’s rational to ask questions about a presidential candidate’s age, health, and cognitive readiness, the debate over Biden’s age in this electoral cycle ha…
Mind Your Business: Will UK's Labour leadership impact Singaporean investors in London property?
Following the recent landslide victory of the Labour Party in the UK parliamentary elections, there is growing curiosity about its potential impact on Singaporean investors. This latest political overhaul has raised questions about how this might influence overseas buyers. This comes as there has …
Breakfast Bites: Road rage is on the rise - how angry are you behind the wheel?
Be honest: Are you an angry driver? Road rage is alarmingly common, a AAA report found that nearly 80 percent of drivers experience some form of aggression behind the wheel. There’s been a number of high-profile road rage cases lately in Singapore, and lots of these videos go viral on social media…
Bigger Pic: Navigating India, China, crypto and US earnings
Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses who the winners and losers are from India's Budget, the appetite for cryptocurrencies with Ether ETFs and Inverse Bitcoin ETFs launched this week, the surprise rate cut by China, as well as how much the US earnings season…
Breakfast Bites: Self-care; forest bathing or a Turkish bath? Take your pick!
The busy, cut-throat nature of modern day life has thankfully been accompanied by a greater emphasis on mental wellness worldwide. On International Self-Care Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into some interesting rituals our fellow humans practice around the world to detach from over-stimulation a…
Morning Shot: Thailand to roll out controversial US$13.8 billion handout plan in digital money to citizens
Starting August, Thailand’s eligible businesses and individuals can register for digital cash handouts through “Digital Wallet” - a controversial program that will cost billions of dollars. The program is meant to give 10,000 baht (about $275) to 50 million citizens in digital money to spend at lo…
Bigger Pic: What to invest in Singapore in 2H2024
Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research discusses how the US elections and potential rate cuts in the 2nd half of the year will affect investors in Singapore, and why she believes Reits are looking more attractive. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang