In today's Breakfast Brief,  we discuss with Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC & Canada aboutUS home sales which fell to a fresh 2-year low in July and US jobless claims which showed signs of softening in the labour market. How much will the latest data points move expectations for Fed policy and what are the key things investors need to watch out for.

In today's Breakfast Brief,  we discuss with Azeem Sheriff, Markets Analyst, CMC Markets APAC &amp; Canada about US home sales which fell to a fresh 2-year low in July and US jobless claims which showed signs of softening in the labour market. How much will the latest data points move expectations for Fed policy and what are the key things investors need to watch out for.

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)

Breakfast Brief: US housing market and Fed's lengthy inflation fight

Teenage boys are being increasingly exposed to content about "digital masculinity," acording to a recent survey.

This includes posts about fighting, building muscles and making money, resulting in lower self-esteem, loneliness and suppression of feelings. 

What can parents do about it?

Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal what the experts are saying.

 

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced by Emaad Akhtar

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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

Teenage boys are being increasingly exposed to content about "digital masculinity," acording to a recent survey.
This includes posts about fighting, building muscles and making money, resulting in lower self-esteem, loneliness and suppression of feelings.&nbsp;
What can parents do about it?
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal what the experts are saying.
&nbsp;
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Is "digital masculinity" content hurting teenage boys?

Global currency markets begin 2026 with renewed volatility as rate expectations shift and HSBC sees the US dollar entering a softer phase. Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, shares which G10 currencies could outperform, how Asian currencies navigate low yields and policy management, what China’s FX stance means for the region, and how the Singapore dollar fits into the picture. The conversation also explores gold’s rising role, asking whether it is acting as a hedge, a currency alternative, or both in today’s uncertain landscape.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Global currency markets begin 2026 with renewed volatility as rate expectations shift and HSBC sees the US dollar entering a softer phase. Joey Chew, Head of Asia FX Research at HSBC, shares which G10 currencies could outperform, how Asian currencies navigate low yields and policy management, what China&rsquo;s FX stance means for the region, and how the Singapore dollar fits into the picture. The conversation also explores gold&rsquo;s rising role, asking whether it is acting as a hedge, a currency alternative, or both in today&rsquo;s uncertain landscape.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Asia Currencies in a Shifting Dollar World

It’s the last Friday of the month, which means it’s time to put your news knowledge to the test! From market trends to global politics and even a bit of celebrity drama, this quiz wraps up the stories that shaped the month.

Play along with Ryan, Audrey and Emaad and see how closely you’ve been following the headlines!

 

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

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

It&rsquo;s the last Friday of the month, which means it&rsquo;s time to put your news knowledge to the test! From market trends to global politics and even a bit of celebrity drama, this quiz wraps up the stories that shaped the month.
Play along with Ryan, Audrey and Emaad and see how closely you&rsquo;ve been following the headlines!
&nbsp;
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang &amp; Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Brief: US housing market and Fed's lengthy inflation fight

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