The Afternoon Update with Hongbin Jeong


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Fill your workday afternoon with keen conversations that will inspire and inform with a slew of programs from Eco Money & Money in the Market to What’s Trending. Get your daily review of market movements in Market View and Money in the Market that explores important investment news that might affect movements for the rest of the day.


MAR 28, 2024
28/03/24 - Money in the Market: Japanese yen at a 34-year low - how much lower can it go?
Japan issued its toughest warning yet for FX traders on its willingness to intervene after the yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1990. The yen dipped to 151.97 versus the greenback early yesterday in Tokyo. That’s beyond the level at which policymakers stepped in during October 2022. So what’s led to the weakness in the yen? And will an intervention be enough to revive the yen? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, to find out more. 
12:46

MAR 28, 2024
28/03/24 - What’s Trending: Did Titanic’s auction go swimmingly?
On What’s Trending, we talk about the auction involving the floating wood panel used in Titanic. And we also talk about the new law in Germany involving its beloved sausage dog, the dachshund.
04:53

MAR 27, 2024
27/03/24 - Financial Hit: What are the top investment choices for female investors?
Women have emerged as a formidable presence in the world of investing. Moomoo and its sister brand Futubull have surveyed a total of 2,288 users in February 2024 across five markets, to find out more about the female’s investment behaviours and perspectives on market involvement.So what were the top investment choices for female investors? Can we see more female investors in the coming years? On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Erika Chiang, Chief Marketing Officer, Southeast Asia, Moomoo, to delve into the key findings of the report.
17:43

MAR 27, 2024
27/03/24 - Money in the Market: Should you take a cautious market approach ahead of key US inflation data?
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation is set to be released at the end of the week. And US equities have even moved warily this week, with investors hesitant to expand their risk exposure ahead of the key inflation data. If it comes in hotter-than-expected, should investors be concerned? How should investors mitigate the potential risks? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out more. 
10:17

MAR 27, 2024
27/03/24 - Eco Money: Investing in water
Did you know that 2.2 billion people on the planet still live without safely managed drinking water? And at least half the worlds population experiences water scarcity for at least part of the year. World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March and this year’s theme is water for peace. But what role does finance play? Rachel Kelly takes a look in this week's Eco Money
06:45

MAR 26, 2024
26/03/24 - Money in the Market: What asset classes stand to benefit from potential rate cuts?
The US Federal Reserve is not ready to cut rates just yet. Inflation still remains above the Fed’s 2% target. For now, policymakers expect to stand pat for a little longer before cutting them three times later this year. So how should investors allocate their assets in the meantime? Can we expect more volatility ahead? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gautam Chadda, Head of Investment and Portfolio Advisory (Singapore) at RBC Wealth Management Asia, to find out more. 
15:21

MAR 26, 2024
26/03/24 - What's Trending: Diner Dash? More like Waiter’s Dash!
On What’s Trending, we talk about the recent "Course des Garçons de Café" or the café waiters race held in Paris during the weekend. And we also discuss about the new law for those who are planning to climb Everest.
05:13

MAR 25, 2024
25/03/24 - Money in the Market: Are luxury stocks out of fashion now?
Luxury stocks saw a sharp decline in Europe last week, after a profit warning from the owner of Gucci laid bare a sharp slowdown in demand for high-end goods, especially in China. Shares of Gucci owner Kering plunged as much as 15%. Other luxury stocks also saw a similar decline - with LVMH down more than 3% at one point. So what’s driving the sudden decline in luxury stocks? Are luxury stocks no longer a safer investment choice to bet on China’s economic recovery? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shirley Zhao, Consumer, Conglomerates and Gaming Reporter, Bloomberg, to take a closer look at luxury stocks. 
12:38

MAR 25, 2024
25/03/24 - What's Trending: Is being a #boymom toxic?
On What’s Trending, we find out how the internet defines “boy mom.” And adultery may soon be legal in New York after over a century.
04:40

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