Let's Talk, Singapore

In his latest speech, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said that the economy and labour market have stayed strong despite recent cooling.  Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management weighs in on how long is too long, the scale of rate cuts we might see in the coming months; whether a lack of market breadth kept the S&P 500′s gains in check; if we're seeing central bank divergence currently; as well as her top conviction calls.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Tierney L. Cross | Bloomberg | Getty Images

If you live in the Ang Mo Kio, Bishan-Toa Payoh and Tanjong Pagar housing estates, pigeon sightings are probably common. And in some cases - more common than some might like.  From now till December, authorities will be stepping up measures to manage pigeon populations in these areas. Under a pilot initiative, the town councils managing these estates will be involved in the culling of these birds, among other measures, as part of efforts to reduce their populations.   On this episode of Morning Shot, Anbarasi Boopal, Co-CEO for Advocacy at Animal Concerns Research & Education Society shares her insights on this pesky problem. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: ST

Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord discusses why the risk appetite is waning for crypto at the moment, with defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox set to return $9 billion worth of Bitcoin. He explains why long term drivers are likely to support prices such as the launch of more exchange traded funds tied to digital currencies, and more money flowing into the space. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer of FedWatch Advisors shares his insights on how markets are pricing in a Trump/Biden result in the November presidential elections. He also explains he thinks the first rate cut, if any, is likely to come in December. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: CNN/ Getty Images

Imagine this: you're planning a trip to an exciting destination. To get the inside scoop and discover hidden gems, you turn to social media. But instead of just celebrity endorsements, you see real people sharing their authentic experiences. This powerful word-of-mouth marketing is what Partipost facilitates, and we'll delve into how their collaboration with Klook is transforming travel marketing.  Here's our conversation with Jonathan Eg, CEO and Founder, Partipost & Mildred Ang, Associate Director, Global Partnerships & Affiliate, Klook Presented by Audrey Siek 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.

61-year-old former public prosecutor and human rights lawyer, Sir Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 250 seats over the course of a devastating night, following a tumultuous 14 years in power, which saw five different prime ministers run the country. This result marks a stunning reversal from the 2019 election when Labour, led by the veteran left-wing politician Jeremy Corbyn, suffered its worst electoral defeat in almost a century. In his first speech as prime minister after greeting dozens of jubilant Labour supporters who had lined Downing Street, Sir Keir vowed to run a "government of service" and to kick start a period of "national renewal". On this episode of Morning Shot, Andy Williams, Managing Director at Penta Group’s London office shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Love eggs, shellfish and milk, but get itchy afterwards? You're definitely not alone. Food allergies in children are the rise, as hospitals here are reportedly seeing more of them having adverse reactions to foods like eggs and peanuts in recent years. Egg is the most common food allergen for children in Singapore, and though it can just be a nuisance for some when they eat out, some allergies can be life threatening and scary. Audrey and Ryan chat about their own experience with allergies and how to deal with them. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com discusses the implications of the far left wing party gaining ground in France and a post-election gridlock. He also outlines what to look forward to in this quarter's US earnings season with banks kicking off reporting on Friday. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the inspiring journey of a fintech entrepreneur who left Silicon Valley to empower the ASEAN region with financial inclusion. We delve into his experiences navigating a unique regulatory landscape, and the unexpected moments that come with building a groundbreaking company from the ground up. Here's the conversation with Liu Tianwei, Co-founder, StraitsX.  Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek 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.

How much do you make at work? If your co-worker came up to you today and asked you this personal question, would you tell them? This was one of the topics covered by the Straits Times as part of STJobs earlier this year. It's a pretty awkward question: but what if you want to know if you’re being compensated " fairly" as compared to other members of your team? And, if you’re the one being asked, is it appropriate to tell them? Audrey and Ryan discuss the big salary discussion, and how experts say you should go about it. Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors