Ben Emons, Senior Portfolio Manager, NewEdge Wealth shares his insights on whether the market will be able to keep its bullishness till the next Fed meeting, and investors' risk appetite in a market powered by megacap technology stocks. He also weighs in on what the Fed is looking out for coming on the back of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments that strong hiring in and of itself would not be a reason to hold off on rate cuts, and that wage growth, while still strong, is gradually coming back down to more sustainable levels.

Presented by: Sean Cheong

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

Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ben Emons, Senior Portfolio Manager, NewEdge Wealth shares his insights on whether the market will be able to keep its bullishness till the next Fed meeting, and investors' risk appetite in a market powered by megacap technology stocks. He also weighs in on what the Fed is looking out for coming on the back of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments that strong hiring in and of itself would not be a reason to hold off on rate cuts, and that wage growth, while still strong, is gradually coming back down to more sustainable levels.
Presented by: Sean Cheong
Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) 
Graphics credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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

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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.

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Enjoy this breakfast show: as you sip on your morning coffee, let notable markets and finance experts help you make sense of the latest movers on Wall Street.

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: Interest rates took the elevator going up but will take the stairs coming down. Is it a net positive overall?

US markets kick off a pivotal week on a steady note, with stocks rising as investors weigh fresh political headlines, looming tariff risks and a packed calendar of earnings and central bank decisions. With GDP growth running hot, profit margins at record highs and big tech earnings back in focus, the question is whether this rally can finally broaden beyond AI leaders. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner at Callan Family Office, unpacks the strength of the US economy, the outlook for small caps and cyclicals, the pause in the AI trade, the surge in gold and silver, and what markets may be mispricing as the Fed stays on hold and policy uncertainty lingers.

US markets kick off a pivotal week on a steady note, with stocks rising as investors weigh fresh political headlines, looming tariff risks and a packed calendar of earnings and central bank decisions. With GDP growth running hot, profit margins at record highs and big tech earnings back in focus, the question is whether this rally can finally broaden beyond AI leaders. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner at Callan Family Office, unpacks the strength of the US economy, the outlook for small caps and cyclicals, the pause in the AI trade, the surge in gold and silver, and what markets may be mispricing as the Fed stays on hold and policy uncertainty lingers.

US Markets Wrap: Markets at a Crossroads in a Big Earnings Week

Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shocks as well as why there is now a "mountain of worry" ahead in 2026. 

Stocks extended their rally as trade tensions with Europe eased, lifting the Dow 300 points and pushing the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq higher, fueled by Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. David Abella, Director of Investments with GoalVest, discusses rich valuations, tech bubble fears, and potential tariff shocks as well as why there is now a "mountain of worry" ahead in 2026.&nbsp;

US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb as Geopolitical Fears Ease

After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, surpassing $4,800 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid lingering trade tensions and global uncertainty. Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors explores whether gold’s momentum can continue into 2026, as well as where investor flows are rotating to.

 

After a rocky start to the week, US stocks surged as President Trump dropped plans for extra tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland strategy. The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq each climbed 1.2%, recovering from their biggest single-day declines since October. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally, surpassing $4,800 an ounce, as investors sought safety amid lingering trade tensions and global uncertainty. Mark Newton, Managing Director &amp; Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors explores whether gold&rsquo;s momentum can continue into 2026, as well as where investor flows are rotating to.
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US Markets Wrap: Interest rates took the elevator going up but will take the stairs coming down. Is it a net positive overall?

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