Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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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.
APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Is the worst of the market turmoil over?Thomas Rupf, Co-Head Singapore and CIO Asia, VP Bank discusses why his positioning in the market has moved from overweight to neutral in various assets over the past few months. He also shares his view on investing in gold at current record high prices.
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APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - US Markets Wrap: Should we buy US domestic plays with pricing power?Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on whether the latest market reprieve will last as US President Donald Trump makes exemptions for tariffs on smartphones and other electronics.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: AP / Brendan Smialowski
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APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - Mind Your Business: Personalize your listening experience with PlexsonicIn a world of one-size-fits-all audio, what if your sound experience could be as unique as your fingerprint? Think: pro-level audio performance, tailored fit, and wireless convenience—all in one sleek package.
Benjamin Soh, Co-founder, Plexsonicand Xavier Chow, Brand Marketeer, Plexsonic joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how they are reimagining what personal audio can be and how they stand out in a crowded tech and lifestyle market.
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APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - Companies To Watch: What US Banks’ earnings results are saying about the economyWidely regarded as bellwethers of the economy, US banks kicked off 2025’s first quarterly earnings season with a relatively positive start thanks in part to trading and business activities. While that provided a much needed relief from the volatility of recent weeks, one narrative echoing across the board suggests that markets are not completely out of the woods just yet.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down the latest financial statements of JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, and investigate what they are forecasting for the US economy for the rest of this year.
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07:13
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APR 15, 2025
15/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: From ‘Choping’ to our ‘Taxi Uncles': Exploring “unofficial” culturesToday is the International Day of Culture; and when we think culture, we often picture those big, grand things. But what about the little quirky things that locals do that may not be in the travel brochures? These customs can really tell you what a place is like.
Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss “unofficial” cultural habits - which virtually every country or region has. So chope your seats and listen in!
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
Photo credit: Kua Chee Siong via The Straits Times
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 14, 2025
14/04/25 - Breakfast Bites: Tips to stay safe if you are caught in an earthquakeThe recent deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar at the end of March is a reminder that our safety should never be taken for granted.
And it can often be challenging to process what we could do to keep ourselves safe in the chaos and panic-stricken seconds following such situations.
Emaad, Ryan and Audrey share some useful tips!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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APR 14, 2025
14/04/25 - Bigger Pic: S'pore downgrades 2025 growth forecastSelena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank discusses if we should expect a recession this year, following Singapore cutting its official growth forecast for this year to a range of 0% to 2%, from 1%-3%.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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APR 14, 2025
14/04/25 - Mind Your Business: What if insurance actually worked for youInsurtech, the combination of insurance and technology, has been reshaping the way we consider and interact with insurance. One perfect example is the shift away from a one-size-fits-all model to a personalized approach, which is not just redefining the customer experience but also opening new avenues for growth among providers.
Rob Schimek, Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, bolttech joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the insurance landscape and the broader trends shaping the industry in 2025.
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APR 14, 2025
14/04/25 - Companies To Watch: Will Trump’s tariffs waver TSMC’s supremacy?Touted as the world’s leader in the production of advanced semiconductors used for AI and smartphones, it’s no surprise that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has come between the geopolitical crosshairs of the US and China. And while it has been successful in beating earnings, analysts are starting to question the potential impact of Trump' s tariffs on its future performance.
Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they learn what analysts are saying about the implications of the global trade war on the semiconductor supply chain and the outlook of TSMC’s performance in the foreseeable future.
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07:37
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APR 11, 2025
11/04/25 - Bigger Pic: Markets slump as US hikes China tariffs to 145%Sean Teo, Sales Trader, SAXO Singapore discusses how markets are pricing in the latest trade war escalation, and whether the upcoming US earnings season is likely to disappoint against the tariff environment.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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