In a matter of about three weeks, investors witnessed the US markets wipe out trillions of dollars in market value, with the S&P 500 sliding into territory. That’s a stark shift in tone from the initial economic optimism fuelled by Trump’s presidential win last October.

To find out where markets can go from here, Dan Koh invites Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord to discuss the risks of a recession and if the recent surge in gold prices pose an attractive opportunity for investors today.

In a matter of about three weeks, investors witnessed the US markets wipe out trillions of dollars in market value, with the S&amp;P 500 sliding into territory. That&rsquo;s a stark shift in tone from the initial economic optimism fuelled by Trump&rsquo;s presidential win last October.
To find out where markets can go from here, Dan Koh invites Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord to discuss the risks of a recession and if the recent surge in gold prices pose an attractive opportunity for investors today.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Bigger Pic: Is US recession around the corner and can gold prices continue to surge past its $3,000 mark?

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses whether Singapore's latest factory activity numbers suggest continued optimism, the implications of a sharp rise in global manufacturing input prices; what a protracted conflict in the Middle East means for the wider business sentiment / growth outlook; and key takeaways from China's Two Sessions.

Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence&nbsp;discusses whether Singapore's latest factory activity numbers suggest continued optimism, the implications of a sharp rise in global manufacturing input prices; what a protracted conflict in the Middle East means for the wider business sentiment / growth outlook; and key takeaways from China's Two Sessions.
Produced &amp; Presented by Emaad Akhtar

Bigger Pic: Protracted Middle East tensions likely to squeeze business profit margins

Many professionals hesitate to ask for help at work because they worry it might make them look incapable. But research in workplace psychology suggests the opposite: high performers tend to seek clarification and input earlier, helping them avoid costly mistakes and move projects forward more effectively. 

This episode explores why asking for help is often misinterpreted as weakness, and how framing your question the right way can signal initiative, preparation, and ownership.

Many professionals hesitate to ask for help at work because they worry it might make them look incapable. But research in workplace psychology suggests the opposite: high performers tend to seek clarification and input earlier, helping them avoid costly mistakes and move projects forward more effectively.&nbsp;
This episode explores why asking for help is often misinterpreted as weakness, and how framing your question the right way can signal initiative, preparation, and ownership.

Work Smart: The Right Way to Ask for Help at Work

Would you pay your child for scoring an A? Or give them cash for doing chores? We dive into the parenting debate around incentivising kids — from paying for grades to rewarding good behaviour. With Singapore parents already spending billions on tuition, does adding financial rewards motivate kids… or make learning transactional?

We break down the poll results and explore where the sweet spot might be between encouragement and bribery.

 

Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Would you pay your child for scoring an A? Or give them cash for doing chores? We dive into the parenting debate around incentivising kids &mdash; from paying for grades to rewarding good behaviour. With Singapore parents already spending billions on tuition, does adding financial rewards motivate kids&hellip; or make learning transactional?
We break down the poll results and explore where the sweet spot might be between encouragement and bribery.
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Presented by Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Bigger Pic: Is US recession around the corner and can gold prices continue to surge past its $3,000 mark?

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