US Markets Wrap: Blasting Back to Peace? The High Stakes of a Ceasefire

Stocks rallied while oil prices dipped below $102 as President Trump signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from Iran within weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Lawrence Hatheway, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute discusses whether current valuations h…

Bigger Pic: How AI is redefining property investing

Real estate is no longer just about homes, offices, or malls; it’s increasingly about data. As AI and cloud demand surge, we explore the rise of digital infrastructure like data centres and what it means for investors in Singapore.  Keith Ong of RealVantage breaks down the risks, returns, and why …

Mind Your Business: Why doing less can grow your business faster

Many founders focus on building products, raising funding, and chasing growth. But what if most startups fail because they’re solving the wrong problems from the start? On Mind Your Business, Joshua Chan, co-founder of ErgoTune, shares the lessons behind his social content that’s been gaining trac…

Companies To Watch: McCormick’s $45 billion deal with Unilever raises big questions

McCormick is making one of the biggest bets in its history. After reporting solid earnings, the company announced a multi-billion dollar deal with Unilever’s food division, a move that could transform it into a global food giant. But with scale comes risk. Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out if this a…

Morning Shot: Why a Distant War Could Hit Your Mortgage in Singapore

Global conflicts don’t just reshape geopolitics – they can ripple through financial markets in ways that affect everyday costs at home. With oil prices rising and long-term interest rates already edging higher, the question now is how much of that pressure will show up in Singapore. The segment wi…

Breakfast Bites: Unwrapping Singapore's growing love for the burrito

It’s International Burrito Day and MoneyFM 89.3 is giving them away at the CBD today! But before you grab your free lunch, we unwrap the surprising origins of burritos, how they went global, and why/how Singaporeans are doing them a little differently. Find out what your lunch says about spending h…

Breakfast Bites: Do you recognise these April Fool's pranks?

It's that time of the year again! Tune in to Breakfast Bites this April Fool's as Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some famous historical pranks from around the world!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo credit: Unsplash & it…

Bigger Pic: The Middle East Conflict & The Inflation "Perfect Storm"

The global economy is currently navigating a "perfect storm" of supply shocks, from military conflict in the Middle East to the total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With oil prices staying elevated, how much will its effects play out in the second quarter and beyond. Is the latest report of comm…

US Markets Wrap: Bullish Resilience - Navigating the Iran Peace Rally

Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management breaksdown the explosive market surge as the Dow climbs over 1,100 points on reports of a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. She explains why current market corrections represent a rare buying opportunity, the surprising streng…

Mind Your Business: Why he walked away from Gong Cha to build LiHO 

Rodney Tang built one of Singapore’s most successful bubble tea businesses with Gong Cha, only to walk away and rebuild from scratch with LiHO Tea. It was a bold decision that reshaped his approach to business, leadership, and long-term control. In this episode of Mind Your Business, The Breakfast…