The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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SEP 26, 2022
26/09/22 - Money in the Market: Can the S&P 500 decline even further?Blue-chip stocks have plunged to their lowest level since 2020 last Friday. And it’s continuing a bad slump that began in August as investors try to grapple with economic headwinds in the United States and around the world that are only likely to worsen. On Money in the Market, Finance Producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Cranfield, Macro Strategist for Bloomberg Markets Live to find out more about the recent slide in Wall Street stocks and how the surging dollar is affecting other major currencies.
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SEP 23, 2022
23/09/22 - The View: LKY Musical - What the iconic role means for Adrian PangIt’s been touted as one of the most successful Singaporean shows of all time - the LKY Musical. It’s currently on at the Sands Theatre at MBS. This home-grown musical tells Lee Kuan Yew’s story - from his student days in 1941 to Singapore’s independence in 1965. It stars Adrian Pang and Kit Chan. On The View, Actor Adrian Pang joins us to tell us more about this musical and what it means for him to play the iconic role of Lee Kuan Yew.
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SEP 23, 2022
23/09/22 - Market Hit: Which sectors were in the green this week?Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the SGX, joins us for our market hit to give us a market wrap for the week, with focus on the latest market movements, the STI's performance for the week, and Singapore inflation numbers.
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SEP 23, 2022
23/09/22 - Money in the Market: Has inflation peaked in Singapore?Singapore’s core inflation hit a near 14-year high of 5.1% in August on more costly food and services. And both MAS and MTI say inflationary pressures will remain elevated in the months ahead. On Money in the Market, Finance Producer Hongbin Jeong speaks to Song Seng Wun, Economist at CIMB Private Banking, to find out what these inflation numbers mean for consumers and what the next moves of MAS may be.
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SEP 22, 2022
22/09/22 - Money in the Market: US Fed Interest Rate Hike - Is 75 the new 25?The US Fed, as expected, pushed interest rates to the highest level in almost 15 years, raising its key rate by another 75 basis points. Fed chair Jerome Powell says the rate rises were necessary to slow demand, easing the pressures putting up prices and avoiding long-term damage to the economy. But he warns more pain is yet to come. On Money in the Market, Taimur Baig, Chief Economist at DBS, joins us to explain further what this mean for markets in the region and what we can infer from Jerome Powell's speech.
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SEP 22, 2022
22/09/22 - Sustainable Singapore: Turning ocean plastics into fuelTurning trash into treasure - That’s what the Ocean Purpose Project aims to do. Founded just 2 years ago - so far the initiative has collected over 4000 kgs of plastic waste, planted over 200 seaweed and muscle lines, and planted 125 coral reef stars. Rachel Kelly spoke to Mathilda D’Silva, Founder and CEO, Ocean Purpose Project to find out more.
You can also watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXBBHzhFm4&feature=youtu.be
04:25: How do you turn ocean plastics back into fuel?
09:28: New project aims to develop bioplastics from Singapore seaweed
11:31: The importance of replanting coral and rebuilding reefs
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SEP 21, 2022
21/09/22 - How accurate are clinical trials conducted at home?Would you be more inclined to take part in a clinical trial if you could do so in the comfort of your own home?
This is now a possibility for some trial areas as apps, sensors, and monitors allow for real time tracking of patients - but how accurate are results when trials are conducted out of a controlled environment? And how is Singapore positioned to tap into growth in the clinical trial sector? Rachel Kelly speaks to Edwin Ng, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Medidata to find out.
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SEP 21, 2022
21/09/22 - Money in the Market: Will it be 75 or 100?All eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve later this evening, as markets face another hefty interest rate as policymakers continue to fight against stubborn inflation. Officials are expected to deliver a third-straight 75 basis point increase.. But some say even a historic 100 basis point increase may be on the cards. On Money in the Market, Sani Hamid, Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance, joins us to help us explain what we can expect and look out for later today.
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SEP 20, 2022
20/09/22 - Eco Money: Serving the underbanked to build economic resilienceResponsible and inclusive - often these two terms aren’t the first to come to mind when you think of finance and financial products such as loans. Home Credit says these two areas are key to its ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives. Rachel Kelly speaks toJan Ruzicka, Chief External Affairs Officer, Home Credit to find out more.
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SEP 20, 2022
20/09/22 - Money in the Market: Will the SingDollar become a rare global winner as US Fed hikes continue?The US Fed interest rate hike is expected to be decided later this week- where most traders are pricing in a 75 basis point hike, while others are betting on a hike that’s bigger than that, as the Federal Reserve continues its aggressive monetary tightening path. Previously, we’ve seen the US dollar surging whenever the Fed announces such a jumbo sized hike. On Money in the Market, Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, joins us to tells us what it would mean for currencies in the region if the Fed goes for another big hike on Wednesday.
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