Global manufacturing is stabilising, but the recovery remains uneven across regions. Singapore’s factories are finding their footing again amid tariffs and soft demand, while markets worldwide brace for the next move from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what the latest PMIs and the upcoming Fed minutes reveal about the health of global trade, inflation pressures, and Asia’s growth outlook heading into the final quarter of 2025.

Global manufacturing is stabilising, but the recovery remains uneven across regions. Singapore&rsquo;s factories are finding their footing again amid tariffs and soft demand, while markets worldwide brace for the next move from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what the latest PMIs and the upcoming Fed minutes reveal about the health of global trade, inflation pressures, and Asia&rsquo;s growth outlook heading into the final quarter of 2025.

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

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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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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: Reading market signals from the PMI to the Fed

Global growth is up, confidence is down, and Singapore’s economy is quietly outperforming.

Dan Koh and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Pan Jingyi break down what the latest PMI data mean for investors, sectors to watch, and the macro risks shaping the rest of 2025.

Global growth is up, confidence is down, and Singapore&rsquo;s economy is quietly outperforming.
Dan Koh and S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence&rsquo;s Pan Jingyi break down what the latest PMI data mean for investors, sectors to watch, and the macro risks shaping the rest of 2025.

Bigger Pic: What the latest global PMI data reveal about growth and risks

Can empowering the marginalised become ASEAN’s next growth engine?

The Breakfast Show speaks with Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation, on how the R.I.S.E. programme is turning disability and disadvantage into entrepreneurship and economic independence across the region.

Can empowering the marginalised become ASEAN&rsquo;s next growth engine?
The Breakfast Show speaks with Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation, on how the R.I.S.E. programme is turning disability and disadvantage into entrepreneurship and economic independence across the region.

Mind Your Business: How inclusive entrepreneurship is shaping ASEAN’s economic future

We’re diving into wardrobes and productivity; yes, your clothes might actually make you work better! From pyjamas on Zoom calls to “work-mode” outfits, we explore the science of enclothed cognition and how dressing (even at home) can help you switch on, set boundaries, and boost confidence.

Tune in for tips on how your outfit could be your secret productivity hack!

 

Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

 

We&rsquo;re diving into wardrobes and productivity; yes, your clothes might actually make you work better! From pyjamas on Zoom calls to &ldquo;work-mode&rdquo; outfits, we explore the science of enclothed cognition and how dressing (even at home) can help you switch on, set boundaries, and boost confidence.
Tune in for tips on how your outfit could be your secret productivity hack!
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Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors
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Bigger Pic: Reading market signals from the PMI to the Fed

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