Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Last week, US stocks lost close to $7 trillion in just two days. Earlier this week, Trump paused tariffs, sending the S&P 500 soaring 10%, the largest one-day percentage jump, since October 2008. So far, Trump's back and forth tariffs have sent markets in a panic.  In less than 24 hours after the US President backtracked on his once-in-a-century trade war, selloffs hit US assets including stocks, bonds and the dollar. The S&P 500 Index ended yesterday down 3.5%.  In Singapore, shares fell after the market opened on Friday. Most STI constituents suffered losses, with Singapore banks were down at the open. DBS shed 3.7 percent, OCBC fell 3.2 per cent and UOB dipped 2.8 percent. What do we make of these situations? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS to find out more. 

Osome is a tech-driven online accounting and bookkeeping platform designed to take the hassle out of financial admin for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By combining expert accountants with intelligent automation, Osome streamlines bookkeeping, tax filing, company formation, and compliance, ensuring business owners can focus on growth instead of paperwork. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to William Chong, CFO, Osome, to find out more.   Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Nadiah Koh Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

The 10,000-year clock is a visionary timepiece being built inside a mountain in West Texas. Designed by Danny Hillis and funded by Jeff Bezos, it ticks once a year, with a century hand that moves every 100 years and a cuckoo that appears only once every millennium. Crafted from marine-grade stainless steel and high-tech ceramics, it’s built to last for 10,000 years, surviving temperature changes and humidity. 

In a shocking reversal, US President Donald Trump announced a surprise 90-day pause on tariff hikes for most countries overnight, causing a surge in global markets. This move comes after a period of heightened trade tensions, particularly with China, and has raised questions about the future direction of US trade policies. But while some see it as a step toward stabilising the global economy, others are concerned about the long-term implications of continued tariff uncertainty. So what does this decision mean for the global trade environment? And could this decision signal a shift away from a possible recession? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Antonio Fatás, Professor of Economics at INSEAD to find out more. 

Asia-Pacific markets soared this morning, as investors heaved a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump hit his pause on reciprocal tariffs on US partner countries. The decision came after he said investors were “jumping a little bit out of line”, as markets collapsed and US Treasuries were showing signs of crack in the world’s largest economy. The 10-year US treasure yield was last traded 4.3%, after rising overnight above 4.5%. In the region, China’s consumer prices contracted for a second straight month, with its producer price deflation worsened, as Chinese exporters struggled amid an escalating trade war. What do we make use of these situations? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with David Chow, Director at Azure Capital to find out more. 

Investing in data centers has become an increasingly attractive opportunity as the demand for digital infrastructure continues to surge. So what’s driving this market, and what are the opportunities when investing in data centers?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Fred Fitzalan Howard, Head of Data Centres, Asia Pacific, Knight Frank, to find out more.

An entrepreneur and business leader with over 25 years of global experience across different industries has a mission to change the game in the activewear industry. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Gunjan Datta's passion for performance-driven activewear led him to challenge the industry—where aesthetic often overshadows function. This led to the creation of ZODA, a brand built on the belief that fitness is a battleground to conquer, not just a lifestyle.  On Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gunjan Datta, Founder and CEO of ZODA, to find out more. 

The first million dollars is often the hardest to reach. It's a combination of slow beginnings, limited options, and the challenge of turning small savings into something substantial. But once you get there, the game changes - the first million unlocks opportunities that weren’t available before like passive income and access to exclusive investments.

The Lion City Sailors took a big step towards the AFC Champions League Two final with a first leg 2-0 win over Sydney FC at a rain-soaked Jalan Besar. And on this star-studded edition of Sports Minutes - Bart Ramselaar & Bailey Wright weigh in on the team’s form and focus. Adam Swandi adds a dash of swagger reflecting on his former team's heroics, while The Straits Times’ Deepanraj Ganesan breaks down the significance of the result Could an unprecedented treble truly be a possibility? You best believe it! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/lion-city-sailors-beat-sydney-fc-2-0-in-asian-champions-league-two-semi-final-first-leg Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

Shares of all three Singapore banks extended their decline, as potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts and the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs weigh on the banks’ outlook. Yesterday, OCBC Bank led the losses, dropping 4.3 percent to close below $15 for the first time since October 2024. UOB slid 3.3 percent and DBS Bank also fell 3.3 percent. The three local banks, which form a heavy weighting on the Straits Times Index, have pulled the overall benchmark down 2 percent. The STI is down 10% for the year. Meanwhile, total securities turnover value on the Singapore Exchange has increased 25 percent year on year to S$29.7 billion in March, with the STI and volumes across multiple asset classes hitting record levels. What do we make use of these situations? On Market View, Willie Keng speaks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities to unpack all these developments.