Live Well with Michelle

A property trust is selling, and a millionaire is buying more of his own company. What signals are markets sending today?  Markets are navigating a complex mix of asset sales, geopolitical tension, and tech sector volatility, find out how in the show hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.  Manulife US REIT and OUE REIT both move to divest assets, but for very different strategic reasons. In the US, stocks wobble as the Iran conflict weighs, even as the Fed signals no urgency to hike rates. Tech names like Nvidia and Micron slide sharply, raising fresh questions about AI demand durability. Meanwhile, insider buying at Palo Alto Networks hints at confidence beneath the surface. Back home, the STI struggles to hold key levels, but there is a bright spot shining amid broader weakness.

When geopolitical shocks ripple through supply chains and markets, what should investors hold onto? The war’s ripple effects are spreading - from energy disruptions hitting everyday businesses to growing stress across global markets. Michelle Martin speaks with Swapnil Mishra, Author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, on how investors are navigating this uncertainty. We unpack why the US dollar is surging as a safe haven while gold behaves unexpectedly. Energy and defence stocks are in focus - but are investors chasing momentum too late? And where can you still find resilience and opportunity in a market defined by volatility, hosted by Michelle Martin.

When CEOs are buying, markets are falling, and butter chicken disappears off menus - what is the market trying to tell us? Asia-Pacific markets tumble as Iran war fears deepen, while Wall Street logs its longest losing streak in nearly four years. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack insider buying at Palo Alto Networks, Pop Mart and ABR - even as institutional investors pull back. We explore how geopolitical shocks are rippling through everyday life - from fuel shortages in the Philippines to supply chain disruptions in India. Meanwhile, more than half of S&P 500 sectors are in correction territory - raising the question: is a broader downturn inevitable? In corporate focus: BYD, Gap, Berkshire Hathaway and DBS, alongside weakness in Singapore REITs like Keppel DC REIT and Mapletree Logistics Trust. Plus, what to watch this week as earnings from Nike and Conagra Brands take centrestage, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Markets turned volatile as a Google AI efficiency breakthrough rattled memory chip makers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, raising questions about future demand. Meanwhile, Jefferies flags a coming humanoid robot wave, spotlighting players like Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors. Wall Street saw its sharpest drop since the Iran conflict began, with oil volatility and inflation fears weighing on sentiment. In corporate news, earnings disappoint at Concord New Energy and Shangri-La Asia signal cracks in recovery narratives. Plus, Singapore markets weaken as Hongkong Land and Jardine Matheson Holdings drag the STI lower - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

What if the future of leadership isn’t full-time - but precisely on demand? Fractional leadership seems to have gone from niche to mainstream almost overnight - but the reality is, this has been building for years. Michelle Martin speaks with Sara Daw, Global CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, and author of Strategy and Leadership as a Service. We explore what’s driving the post-pandemic surge, and whether this is a cost play - or a fundamental redesign of leadership itself. How does fractional leadership actually work in practice, and can companies balance flexibility with accountability and cohesion? Plus, what this means for talent, the future of the C-suite, and whether entire companies could soon be built on fractional models - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Where is the Asian equivalent to Fort Knox? How can you invest in physical gold? Michelle Martin breaks down the surge in gold investing as prices hit record highs and uncertainty drives demand for safe havens. With guest Ong Xun Xiang, Head of ETFs at Lion Global Investors, we unpack how gold ETFs offer access without the hassle of storing physical bars. What exactly is a “physical gold ETF,” and is it truly backed by real gold stored in vaults like Le Freeport Singapore? We explore the pros, cons, and misconceptions - from “paper gold” fears to liquidity advantages over jewellery and coins. Plus, what Singapore’s first homegrown gold ETF listing in 20 years means for investors - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Oil spikes, gold stumbles, and private funds start locking the gates - are investors missing the real risks? March has reshaped the investing landscape as geopolitical tensions send oil soaring and markets into flux, hosted by Michelle Martin. Brent crude surges past $120, forcing investors to rethink inflation, energy exposure and portfolio resilience. At the same time, gold’s unexpected decline challenges its role as the ultimate safe haven in times of crisis. We also unpack why private credit funds are “gating” redemptions - and what that signals about underlying liquidity risks. Plus, why Asia may feel the pain of higher oil prices more acutely than the rest of the world - and what investors should watch next.

Social media giants face a legal reckoning, Keppel races toward a $200 billion ambition, and AI stocks are back on fire - what does it all mean for investors? Markets are navigating a collision of regulation, reinvention and rally, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. A landmark ruling puts pressure on platforms like Meta, Instagram and YouTube, raising new risks for Big Tech. Meanwhile, Keppel pivots hard into an asset-light future, chasing scale in infrastructure, energy transition and digital assets. In the US, names like Super Micro, Dell and HPE surge as AI demand fuels a fresh wave of optimism. Plus, UP or DOWN on Microsoft, On Holding, Banyan Group and Japanese IPOs - while Apple teases its next AI leap.

If you need a new blueprint for thinking about careers, Michelle says, this is the book to pick up. In this conversation with Ricky Foo, author and headhunter, she explores the uncomfortable truth: job hunting is no longer a one-off slog but requires an "always-on" mindset. Why is the traditional CV-and-apply model  breaking down in an AI-filtered world? How can you approach personal branding with a “Four P” of strategy? We unpack how to stay relevant, mid-career reinvention, job scarcity at senior levels, and whether AI is shrinking opportunities - or reshaping them and our approach to getting that great next job.

As Asia ages at record speed, the old “save then spend” playbook is evolving. Michelle Martin speaks with Andy Budden of Capital Group on why a 100-year life demands a complete rethink of investing. From China’s pension pressures to Singapore’s CPF LIFE, the gap between savings and real needs is widening. We explore why income resilience - not just portfolio size - is the new goal for retirees. And how multi-asset strategies are emerging as the bridge between growth, protection, and lifelong income.