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As markets head into the final stretch of the year, is a Santa Claus rally is still on the cards amid mixed Asia Pacific trading, a softer opening for Singapore stocks, and rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut? Fresh data from China adds to the uncertainty, with property developer sales plunging 36% in November and services activity slowing to a five-month low, raising questions about the durability of its recovery. On Market VIew, Willie Keng and Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management unpack what could power or derail a year-end upswing. They also SoftBank’s decision to sell Nvidia and pour capital into new AI bets, the checkpoints that distinguish long-term structural shifts from bubble risk, and the global themes investors may be overlooking as the year draws to a close.

The NAC announced a new pilot allowing licensed buskers to perform in pairs, alongside enhancements to the booking system and an expansion of busking locations across Singapore. These changes aim to boost creativity, increase accessibility, and strengthen the overall ecosystem for more than 500 performers. And with the new venues ranging from heartland hubs to Mandai Wildlife attractions, the busking landscape is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in recent years. On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks to Jonathan Goh, Co-Chairman, Buskers Association Singapore, to share how these developments are reshaping opportunities, challenges, and the future of busking in Singapore.

By turning traditional assets like bonds, carbon credits, and real estate into digital tokens, tokenisation promises faster, cheaper, and more transparent transactions. But the real game-changer? Tokenization could open the door to investment opportunities that were once out of reach for most investors. So, how is this technology being adopted today, and what new possibilities could it unlock On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Justin Chapman, Executive VP & Group Head of Strategic Partnerships, Digital Assets and Financial Markets at Northern Trust, to find out more.

AgnesAI is an AI-native collaboration platform that brings research, creation, and teamwork into one unified workspace. Designed to eliminate the fragmented workflows that slow modern teams down, AgnesAI combines advanced reasoning models, automated content generation, and real-time multi-user editing to help people produce high-quality work faster. With innovations like Agnes VibePods, an AI-powered earbuds that enable hands-free, voice-first interaction, the platform empowers users to create, summarize, and collaborate from anywhere. On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks to Bruce Yang, Founder and CEO of AgnesAI, about their hands-free, AI-driven workflows that’s shaping the future of teamwork.

Singapore stocks opened slightly higher, with the STI up around 0.1% as weaker US data boosted expectations of upcoming Fed rate cuts. Across Asia, markets traded cautiously amid rising Japanese 10-year bond yields—the highest since 2008. On Market View, Willie Keng and Manish Saini, Investment Counselor, Citigold Private Client, Citibank Singapore break down what’s driving local sentiment, the challenges ahead for the STI, how Japan’s bond moves could affect regional markets, and how investors are positioning as central banks diverge on monetary policy. Plus, the global themes worth watching and what’s on the radar for the week.

Gold’s dip below $4,000 didn’t last long, and the bulls are back. Now trading above $4,100, some on Wall Street are calling for $5,000 an ounce by 2026, as central banks and investors pile in. Is this the start of gold’s next big rally or are we nearing the top of this golden run? On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Joshua Rotbart, Founder and Managing Partner, J. Rotbart & Co., to find out more.

Last week, Airbus issued its largest emergency recall ever, affecting approximately 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide. The recall was triggered by a software vulnerability linked to a mid-air incident, forcing airlines to revert software versions or replace hardware before affected planes could return to service. Airlines across the United States, Europe, and Asia scrambled to implement fixes, with some grounding aircraft overnight and halting bookings during the busy holiday travel season. On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks to Shukor Yusof, founder of Endau Analytics, to break down what went wrong, the impact on airlines and passengers, and what this crisis reveals about the safety and oversight of modern aircraft.

Deep Insight Labs is a Singapore-based AI company transforming the way investment research is done. Founded by former quantitative researchers and enterprise AI specialists, the company builds AI research assistants designed specifically for finance professionals from hedge funds and asset managers to wealth advisors and family offices. Unlike generic chatbots or black-box models, Deep Insight Labs creates tools that analysts can trust, preserving human judgment, domain expertise, and decision-making rigor while automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks. On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks to Ryan, Founder of Deep Insight Labs, about how the company is transforming investment research and helping analysts work smarter.  

She’s all of eight years of age, but she’s fearless, and she’s made Singapore proud on home soil. Skater Chloe Chua wowed the crowd at a recent international event here in Singapore, and today Chloe’s coach Lucas Ng and Koh Chee Wah non-executive chairman from KIN Productions join Sports Minutes to reflect on her performance and what her story means for the next generation of local athletes as well as the Singapore sports scene. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

The US Dollar has been a bit of a puzzle lately. It’s firming up in the short term, but many analysts say the bigger trend could still be pointing toward weakness down the road. With mixed US data, shifting Fed expectations, and talk of structural challenges, there’s a lot to unpack. On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Lim Jun Kit, Senior Strategist, Phillip Nova,  to dive into what’s moving the dollar, and what might come next.