Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock, discusses the market reaction to China's 5% GDP growth target; the potential trajectory of Japanese markets; whether the weakening yen will be a headwind for markets against the backdrop of potential BOJ tightening; and expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony.

Presented by Ryan Huang

Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)

Thomas Taw, Head of APAC iShares Investment Strategy, BlackRock, discusses the market reaction to China's 5% GDP growth target; the potential trajectory of Japanese markets; whether the weakening yen will be a headwind for markets against the backdrop of potential BOJ tightening; and expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony.
Presented by Ryan Huang
Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">eakhtar@sph.com.sg</a>)

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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.