Reset with Lynlee
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Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee. Every weekday, Lynlee Foo speaks with the people behind the biggest stories in business, technology and society to help you understand not just what's happening—but why it matters and what's coming next. From AI and consumer behaviour to leadership, geopolitics and the economy, Reset cuts through the headlines with intelligent, engaging conversations that help you make sense of a rapidly changing world. Featuring Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with experts, business leaders and decision-makers.
FEB 8, 2024
08/02/24 - Money in the Market: Should we go all in on the US dollar amid erased hopes of a March rate cut?The US dollar has recently pulled back from a nearly three-month high against major currencies hit at the beginning of the week. The greenback was rallying as much as 1.4 per cent against the euro after unexpectedly strong US jobs data, as well as diminished bets for an early interest rate cut. But while hopes of a March rate cut have been ruled out, is the market still showing some reluctance to go all in on the long US dollar trade, given the high conviction around rate cuts later in the year? To find out more, I’ll be speaking to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist, UOB, to find out more about the path of the US dollar as well as of other Asian currencies.
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FEB 8, 2024
08/02/24 - What's Trending: Will Taylor Swift make it in time for the Super Bowl?; What's the secret to Beyoncé's hair?On What's Trending today, Taylor Swift has kicked of the Asian leg of her Eras Tour starting with Tokyo. Thousands of fans gathered and lined up at Tokyo Dome hours before the show began. Some experts say she can even singlehandedly boost Japan's GDP.
Also on What's Trending, Beyoncé has revealed a new haircare line - called Cécred. Will this new product be the key to her long luxurious hair?
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FEB 7, 2024
07/02/24 - ECO MONEY: Dyeing to make fashion sustainableColour analysis to produce a palette that best compliaments your skin and hair tone may have become the latest trend, but have you given any thought to how the dyes for your clothes are produced?
Colorifix is on a mission to tackle toxic dye pollution caused by the industry and reduce water consumption.
Rachel Kelly speaks to Orr Yarkoni, Founder and CEO of Colorifix to find out more.
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FEB 7, 2024
07/02/24 - Money in the Market: Will February be a rocky month for stock markets?In January, stock markets usually see a seasonal boost due to the so-called “January Effect”. And indeed, January this year was great for stock markets, will Wall Street indexes reaching all-time highs. But for February, it’s not as bright as the previous month. In fact, February is known to be historically one of the rockiest times of the year for markets. So will history repeat itself? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Danish Lim, Market Analyst, Phillip Nova, to find out what’s in store for February.
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FEB 6, 2024
06/02/24 - Money in the Market: Should investors refrain from making investment decisions driven by FOMO?Major central banks have stood pat in their latest monetary policy decisions. And while bets of March cuts increased late last year through to the beginning of this year, those bets have lost steam as central banks signalled that they would start rate cuts later than market expected. So what are some implications for markets as interest rates are here higher for longer? Could we expect more volatility ahead? What sectors should investors go overweight on, and which sectors should investors avoid? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laurent Lequeu, Independent Financial consultant and Writer of The Macro Butler Newsletter, to find out more.
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FEB 6, 2024
06/02/24 - What's Trending: The Beatles were painters too? & How one TikTok-er became a homeowner through AmazonOn What's Trending, The Beatles are known for their iconic albums and hit songs like "Here Comes the Sun." But did you know they were painters too? Well, it's only known painting, collectively created and signed by all the members, was auctioned off and sold for $1.7 million at Christie’s.
Also on What's Trending, what do you buy on Amazon.com? Probably just electronics, decorations, or perhaps even outfits. But did you know you can buy a house on Amazon? Find out how one TikToker became a homeowner through purchasing a house on Amazon.
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FEB 5, 2024
05/02/24 - Money in the Market: Which of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks should you add to your portfolio?Last week was the busiest of earnings season, with several stocks dubbed the Magnificent 7 reporting their results. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% for the week, driven primarily by earnings and the Magnificent 7. So how did the Magnificent 7 perform so far in the latest earnings season? Which beat expectations and which didn’t? And given the latest results, should investors pour in their investments into the Magnificent Seven? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Tareck Horchani, Head of Dealing, Prime Brokerage, Maybank Securities, to find out more.
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FEB 5, 2024
05/02/24 - What's Trending: Bunnies hop to Orchard; Pigeon clears its nameOn What's Trending, hundreds of 'bunnies' hopped to Orchard Road over the weekend to see their favourite K-POP group NewJeans, as they hit a newly opened, three-storey Nike store. They performed their hit songs LIVE for only 75 lucky winners as they promoted a new collaboration with Nike.
Also on What's Trending, a pigeon has cleared its name and was set free in Mumbai after it was taken into police custody for 8 months following allegations that it was a Chinese spy.
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FEB 2, 2024
02/02/24 - Money in the Market: Will Japan’s economic boom sustain?Japan had faced a stagnant economy with effectively no GDP growth over the past three decades. But in 2023, it made a surprise comeback with its economy expanding slightly higher than 1%. Investors are eyeing Japan as its equity markets also reached new peaks already in the new year. But can we expect this momentum to last? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Prof Jamus Lim, Associate Professor of Economics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, to find out more about Japan’s economic outlook and what it means for Asian investors in the long run.
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FEB 2, 2024
02/02/24 - Market Wrap: Who were the stock winners and losers on the STI in January?On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Jihye Lee, Research Analyst at the SGX, for a market wrap of the week. As markets begin a new month, they look back at the month of January to look at how Asian markets performed last month, biggest losers and winners on the STI, and some of the sectors that outperformed in the period. They also discuss some of the biggest headlines in the past week that moved markets, including the US Fed interest rate decision, inflation in the Eurozone, MAS’ monetary policy move, as well as several S-REITs earnings reports.
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