Will the U.S. Fed announce two rate cuts in 2024? One? Maybe even none? 

It's anybody's guess what the world's most influential central bank will do with respect to monetary policy this year, but irrespective of that, investors will continue to park their money somewhere.

So what impact will either scenario have on various asset classes? Are corporate or government bonds more in vogue these days and why? And what are the most common concerns and mistakes investors tend to make?

Stephen Tong, Senior Institutional Portfolio Manager, Franklin Income Investors, answers these questions and also informs us about the Franklin Income Fund's asset allocation strategy in the current market environment, and how it has remained such an attractive proposition for investors over so many years.

Produced, Presented & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar

Will the U.S. Fed announce two rate cuts in 2024? One? Maybe even none? 
It's anybody's guess what the world's most influential central bank will do with respect to monetary policy this year, but irrespective of that, investors will continue to park their money somewhere.
So what impact will either scenario have on various asset classes? Are corporate or government bonds more in vogue these days and why? And what are the most common concerns and mistakes investors tend to make?
Stephen Tong, Senior Institutional Portfolio Manager, Franklin Income Investors, answers these questions and also informs us about the Franklin Income Fund's asset allocation strategy in the current market environment, and how it has remained such an attractive proposition for investors over so many years.
Produced, Presented &amp; Edited by: Emaad Akhtar

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.