US stocked edged lower early this week, ending the session modestly in the red, with investors taking a post Thanksgiving pause as the holiday shopping season kicked in to high gear and retailers lured bargain hunters with Cyber Monday deals.

Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR weighs in on consumer sentiments as retailers continue to entice people to spend this year-end, whether companies will continue with their stock buybacks, as well as expectations for next month's FOMC meeting and where rates might go.

Presented by: Audrey Siek

Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) 

US stocked edged lower early this week, ending the session modestly in the red, with investors taking a post Thanksgiving pause as the holiday shopping season kicked in to high gear and retailers lured bargain hunters with Cyber Monday deals.
Cameron Brandt, Director of Research at EPFR weighs in on consumer sentiments as retailers continue to entice people to spend this year-end, whether companies will continue with their stock buybacks, as well as expectations for next month's FOMC meeting and where rates might go.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)

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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.

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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.

US Markets Wrap

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)

US Markets Wrap: Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday; Christmas next. But, did Santa Claus pass the baton to the turkey?

China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate.

Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media.

Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang

Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

China's struggling economy has had one costly consequence - a rising youth unemployment rate.
Fed up with the lack of job opportunities in urban cities, the country's Gen Z and millennials are increasingly publicizing their discontentment, documenting their rural day-to-day "retirement" lives on social media.
Emaad and Ryan dive deeper into this growing trend.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar &amp; Ryan Huang
Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: China's unemployed youth are "retiring" to the countryside!?

In the crowded food industry, one salad bar is proving that business can be a force for good.

By combining healthy, accessible meals with a socially conscious mission, this company has grown rapidly while staying true to its values.

Recently recognized as a Company of Good and achieving Social Enterprise Status, how does this unique business continue to expand while making a positive difference?

We speak with Charmaine Low, Owner & CEO, SMOL, founded in 2017, showing that small steps can lead to big change.



Presented by Emaad Akhtar 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

In the crowded food industry, one salad bar is proving that business can be a force for good.
By combining healthy, accessible meals with a socially conscious mission, this company has grown rapidly while staying true to its values.
Recently recognized as a Company of Good and achieving Social Enterprise Status, how does this unique business continue to expand while making a positive difference?
We speak with Charmaine Low, Owner &amp; CEO, SMOL, founded in 2017, showing that small steps can lead to big change.
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar 
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How does a small café achieve 100% revenue growth while driving social impact?

With less than a month to go in the race to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a neck-to-neck final sprint. 

Just recently, we witnessed an even-tempered and policy-focused vice-presidential debate - with few political body blows between their running mates, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.

With polling averages showing all seven battleground states nearly tied, what else must the candidates do to capture the much-needed vote share to emerge victorious?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College shares her insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Doug Mills, Haiyun Jiang, Jenn Ackerman & Kenny Holston /The New York Times

With less than a month to go in the race to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a neck-to-neck final sprint. 
Just recently, we witnessed an even-tempered and policy-focused vice-presidential debate - with few political body blows between their running mates, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.
With polling averages showing all seven battleground states nearly tied, what else must the candidates do to capture the much-needed vote share to emerge victorious?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College shares her insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Doug Mills, Haiyun Jiang, Jenn Ackerman &amp; Kenny Holston /The New York Times

US Markets Wrap: Thanksgiving, Cyber Monday; Christmas next. But, did Santa Claus pass the baton to the turkey?

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