Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
About
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.
MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - Bigger Pic: What does the Fed's interest rate hold mean for Asian markets?Emaad Akhtar speaks to Daniel Tan, Portfolio Manager, Grasshopper Asset Management about the potential impact on the Federal Reserve's decision to hold steady on interest rates; why it's not too late to jump on the China equity rally bandwagon; and whether ASEAN markets offer any value to investors in the face of Trump tariffs.
|
|
|
|
09:46
|
MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - Breakfast Bites: Help others, be happy - kindness traditions from around the worldHow do you define happiness? Is it self-contained or found through helping others?
In many cultures around the world, happiness can be found through some of the simplest acts of kindness.
On International Happiness Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey explore some of these kindness traditions.
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
|
|
|
|
|
06:09
|
MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - Mind Your Business: How to fit agentic AI in the workplaceArtificial Intelligence has already transformed industries, but the next frontier is agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of autonomous decision-making, problem-solving, and even strategic planning. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation with Siyong Liu, Director, CFB Bots, will some insights into how agentic AI is reshaping the corporate landscape.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
|
|
|
|
|
14:03
|
MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - US Markets Wrap: Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year. So, is a May rate-cut on the cards?Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at the Carson Group shares his insights on the latest Fed decision to hold rates steady, whether investors have started shaking off concerns over what might come, how companies are playing the balancing act, and whether there's a chance for investors to buy in on the dips. He also weighs in on what's on his shopping list and what he is staying away from.
Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Reuters / Nathan Howard
|
|
|
|
|
09:46
|
MAR 20, 2025
20/03/25 - Morning Shot: From Tradition to Tomorrow - New pilot SG Heritage Business Scheme to breathe new life into local heritage businessesStarting 20th March 2025, the National Heritage Board will be launching an open call for the new pilot SG Heritage Business Scheme - which will recognise and support exemplar time-honoured heritage businesses here on our little red dot.
Through this new scheme, businesses like these can look forward to receiving brand campaign support, as well as access to business support such as consultancy services.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Nasri Shah, Assistant Director, Intangible Cultural Heritage, National Heritage Board and Ana Fong, Chief Operating Officer, Tong Heng share their insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Chinatown Business Association
|
|
|
|
|
12:02
|
MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Morning Shot: Could US trade tariffs have reverberating effects on Southeast Asia in the long term?Against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught, ASEAN may be out of the firing line for now, but it will not be long before Trump turns his attention to the region.
But, what impact might ASEAN countries see, given the interwoven nature of supply chains?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Founder's Guide
|
|
|
|
|
08:58
|
MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Breakfast Bites: What is "Good Stress", and what does it look like for you?We’re going to talk about stress. Most of us hear that word and immediately think of negative things that make us anxious, like deadlines, traffic jams and ongoing work woes.
But the "PR agent of stress" is trying to flip the script; saying there's something called "good stress" that can boost your stress tolerance and help you thrive!
Audrey and Emaad discuss how to start your own routine.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
|
|
|
|
|
04:56
|
MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - US Markets Wrap: High stock valuations; global fiscal and monetary policies diverging; healthcare; REITS and Real Estate; Conoco Phillips, Super Micro; Archer Daniels MidlandDavid Dietze, President of the Dietze Wealth Management Group shares his insights on whether investors should expect more bargains, or is the risk of declining profit outlooks a major concern; drop in Tesla, Palantir and Nvidia; as well as the likelihood of divergence of global fiscal and monetary policies coming on the back of European countries are ramping up defense expenditures.
He also weighs in on why the healthcare, REITS and Real Estate sectors are standing out at the moment; and his stock picks for this season: Conoco Phillips (COP), Super Micro (SMCI), Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
|
|
|
|
|
08:37
|
MAR 18, 2025
18/03/25 - Bigger Pic: Can a lowered lot size for Hong Kong stocks fuel Chinese rally?In a rare reversal of global market performance, investors are witnessing a significant rally in Hong Kong’s stock market amid a dramatic shift in AI narrative. How much of this optimism can be sustained?
On the same note, how might Hong Kong’s stock exchange’s plans to lower the threshold for investors to buy some of the city’s most expensive stocks uplift liquidity and the overall performance of the market? Dan Koh poses these questions and more to Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist, Lombard Odier.
|
|
|
|
|
14:22
|
MAR 18, 2025
18/03/25 - Companies To Watch: Pepsi - HOT or NOT?From the fizzy sensation of carbonation, to the sugar rush that triggers dopamine in our bodies, it’s no wonder why many of us enjoy consuming soda. But does our health have to get in the way of our happiness? According to Pepsi, maybe not!
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they dive into PepsiCo’s latest acquisition of prebiotic soda brand, poppi, and find out if that is enough to win the hearts of millions of health-conscious consumers.
|
|
|
|
|
08:54
|
