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.
AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Bigger Pic: Powell signals for rate cuts, citing jobs risksMel Siew as Portfolio Manager, Asia Credit (Public Markets), Muzinich & Co. discusses what's in store for markets as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives a stronger signal for a rate cut in September's FOMC meeting amid growing risks to the labour market. He also previews Nvidia's earnings report later in the week that could help markets grind to new record highs.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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07:37
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Breakfast Bites: Is milk a must-have for stronger bones?We have long been fed the narrative that drinking plenty of milk is a pre-requisite for maintaining a healthy set of bones.
But is it really essential? Emaad and Audrey dissect what the experts are saying.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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05:57
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Mind Your Business: How Play Nation went from a Board Game Café to a global PlaymakerIn 2009, Play Nation opened its doors as one of Singapore’s first board game cafés, a cosy hangout where friends could gather over food, laughter, and endless rounds of play. What began as a niche idea has since grown into a creative powerhouse that designs toys, builds original IPs, and partners with global icons like Sanrio.
Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Kai Jun Wong, Founder and Managing Director of Play Nation, to unpack the entrepreneurial journey behind the brand. From how it all began, to sustaining the business through challenges, to the bold leap into product innovation with the newly launched Sanrio Pikku! A Miniature World, they explore how Play Nation turned play into a serious business, and what entrepreneurs can learn from its story.
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AUG 25, 2025
25/08/25 - Breakfast Bites: Let’s say you used CDC vouchers to pay for your date. Is that weird?A viral story on Tiktok has started an online debate; and it’s all about our beloved CDC and SG60 vouchers.
A woman went on a date and decided to pay for the meal when she realised the restaurant accepts vouchers! Score! On the ride back, the guy said it was “embarrassing” that she used the vouchers to pay.
But why? Didn’t the meal get paid for? How would YOU feel?
Audrey, Emaad and Ryan discuss the broader discussion on “voucher etiquette” - is there such a thing?
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo credit: ST Lim Yaohui
Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Rate cut forecasts down; further Fed clues in focus at Jackson HoleRyan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group, discusses why investors may not need to be too concerned about a fifth straight day of losses for the S&P 500 and tech stocks; how markets reacted to Walmart earnings; Fed Chair Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole; and latest details about the US-EU trade agreement.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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10:48
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Breakfast Quiz: You use it daily but how well do you know the Internet's history?It might be something we use every day, but how well do we know its history?
On this edition of the Breakfast Quiz, Emaad puts Audrey's knowledge of the Internet to the test.
Join in on the fun and see how you fare!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Dan Koh
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Mind Your Business: How Spaceman is unlocking the true value of your homeIn a city where every square foot counts, how we furnish our homes is more than a style choice. It’s a lifestyle and financial decision.
Join the Breakfast Show as they sit down with Matt Levin, Co-founder & Managing Director, Spaceman, who’s spent 14 years transforming the way Singaporeans live with smart, space-saving furniture. They explore how furniture can adapt to life, unlock hidden value, and redefine the meaning of home.
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Bigger Pic: From Swipe to Strategy - Citi’s Cards-to-Wealth PlaybookFrom rewards and perks to data-driven insights and personalized experiences, Citi is reimagining the card not just as a payment product, but as a bridge into long-term wealth management. Sanjay Nambiar, Head of International Cards and Unsecured Lending at Citi Wealth shares how Citi is transforming cardholders into wealth clients, the signals they watch for, and what affluent customers really value when it comes to their financial journey
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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AUG 22, 2025
22/08/25 - Companies To Watch: Why fashion giant GUESS is going privateFrom the mall runways of the 90s to the boardrooms of Wall Street, Guess has always been a brand with flair. But now, it’s making headlines for a very different reason. The fashion retailer has agreed to a $1.4 billion deal to go private, backed by Authentic Brands and its own co-founders.
What does this mean for shareholders cashing out, for the company’s future strategy, and for an industry under pressure?
Dan Koh and Audrey Siek dissect the latest take-private deal, breaking down what’s on the table, why it’s happening now, and how to read between the seams of this high-stakes fashion move.
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AUG 21, 2025
21/08/25 - US Markets Wrap: Palantir's plunging stock - is the AI theme losing steam?Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer, FedWatch Advisors, analyses another gloomy session for tech stocks; Palantir's sliding fortunes and concerns about over-valuation, the highlights from Q2 earnings for Target and Lowe's; and the takeaways from the Fed's July meeting minutes.
Produced & Presented by Emaad Akhtar
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