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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: How are Fed rate-cut expectations and Japan's rising yields shaping Asia's market outlook?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 11:35


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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: How should investors read China now? From Vanke's warning signs to rising tech revenues and policy uncertainty

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 13:27


China’s economy is sending mixed signals, tech giants are reporting steady revenue growth, yet property developers are faltering and factory activity remains in contraction. With China Vanke seeking to delay bond repayments and home sales data suddenly disappearing, investor nerves are high. On Market View, Willie Keng unpacks what’s really happening on the ground with Nicholas Chui, Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments. From the latest tech earnings to renewed property-sector fears, to China’s pivot toward domestic consumption and the “new economy,” Nicholas breaks down the risks, the opportunities, and the sectors to watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Markets in Asia fluctuate with the US on Thanksgiving break; CME Glitch hits stock futures; Singapore's real income growth improves to 4.3% amid low inflation; Core inflation in Tokyo brings BOJ closer to a rate hike; OCBC, ASL Marine

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 13:28


Singapore shares nudged higher today amid mixed trade in Asia. The Straits Times index was up 0.47% at 4,530.36 points at 1.58pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$532.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, given how the firm’s mobile banking services were fully restored after a two-hour outage last night. Meanwhile, from how nominal wages in Singapore grew more slowly in 2025, to how core consumer inflation in Tokyo stayed well above the central bank’s 2 per cent target in November, more economic headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US Federal Reserve's “beige book” of economic conditions; South Korea's central bank keeps rates on hold; Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets; Alibaba's new Quark AI glasses; IHH Healthcare, UOB to watch

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 13:16


Singapore shares inched higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,519.06 points at 2.14pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$531.05M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have IHH Healthcare, after the healthcare company yesterday posted a net profit of RM616 million (S$194.3 million) for its third quarter ended Sep 30, a 15 per cent increase from RM534 million in the year before. Elsewhere, from how South Korea’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged as widely expected, to how Intel denied allegations by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that one of its executives, Lo Wei-Jen, who formerly worked at the Taiwanese chipmaker, had leaked trade secrets – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Gains in global equities after tepid US data raises Fed rate cut hopes; Talks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's successor; Singapore's factory output jumps 29.1% in October, boosted by pharma surge; Apple set to become top phone maker in the wor

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 15:51


Singapore shares rose today, tracking gains seen in broader Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was up 0.64% at 4,514.15 points at 2.21pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$770.33M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Seatrium, after the marine engineering company today announced that it has been awarded a contract from BP Exploration and Production for the engineering, procurement, construction and onshore commissioning of the Tiber floating production unit in the Gulf of Mexico, renamed the Gulf of America by US President Donald Trump. Elsewhere, from how a round of tepid US data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, to how Singapore’s factory output jumped 29.1 per cent year on year in October on the back of a surge in pharmaceutical manufacturing, more economic headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials boost odds of a December rate cut; Asian markets up on rate cut hopes; Thailand posts widest trade deficit since early 2023; WeRide narrows Q3 net loss; Keppel, CapitaLand Investment to watch

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 14:50


Singapore shares dipped today as global investors continue to mull the possibility of a US interest rate reduction in December. The Straits Times Index was down 0.3% at 4,483.00 points at 2.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$857.89M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel, after the firm inked a deal with JTC to embark on a 2026 study that focuses on a microgrid testbed for renewables and trials demand-response solutions. Elsewhere, from more on the dovish comments made by Federal Reserve officials, to how WeRide narrowed its third-quarter net loss on increased robotaxi orders – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Risk appetite bolstered by New York Fed boss John Williams' remarks on room for further rate adjustment in December; Alibaba's Qwen app draws over 10 million downloads in week after relaunch; Singapore's core and headline inflation pick up

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 16:20


Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.59% at 4,495.73 points at 2.06pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$771.70M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate said in a bourse filing on Friday that its performance for the third quarter of 2025 was “in line with expectations at the half-year”. Meanwhile, from how both core and headline inflation in Singapore picked up in October, at a rate that exceeded economists’ expectations, to how Alibaba Group Holding’s Qwen app drew more than 10 million downloads in the week after its relaunch, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Markets tumble as US labour market data fails to provide clearer rate outlook; Asian markets track global rout; Japan approves 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to mitigate inflation pain; Foxconn's chairman says firm can make 1,000 AI racks a week

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 15:25


Singapore stocks fell today, triggered by declining expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. This follows a wider regional rout after markets tumbled earlier this week on fears of an artificial intelligence bubble. In terms of counters to watch, we have ComfortDelGro, after the transport operator yesterday announced senior leadership changes, which included the creation of a new “point-to-point mobility officer” role. Elsewhere, from what the latest US labour market data mean for the Federal Reserve, to how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet approved the largest round of extra spending since the pandemic, more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – comments by Foxconn chairman Liu Young that the company now had the capability to manufacture 1,000 artificial intelligence racks per week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Nvidia's blowout earnings; CEO Jensen Huang's comments on supply of Blackwell chips to meet demand; Asian markets rally on Nvidia's earnings, Samsung, SK Hynix, TSMC, SoftBank enjoy gains; SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing highway; Hong Kong's stoc

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 15:54


Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors remained laser focused on the outlook of the global AI boom. The Straits Times Index was up 0.25% at 4,516.51 points at 12.04pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.71M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have the Singapore Exchange. That’s after the Monetary Authority of Singapore yesterday announced plans to allow companies to list on both SGX and Nasdaq using a single set of listing documents under a new “dual-listing bridge”. Elsewhere, from blowout earnings from chip powerhouse Nvidia to the outlook for Hong Kong stocks as year-end expirations of share-sale restrictions threaten to spur volatility – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Concerns over circularity of AI deals after Microsoft and Nvidia commit to invest up to a combined US$15 billion in Anthropic; Asian markets down over worries of possible AI bubble, Fed rate uncertainties; Nvidia's earnings in focus; Temasek

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 12:58


Singapore shares were little moved today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.03% at 4,503.46 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$703.45M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you Singtel, after the telco was hit by an outage yesterday, with more than 1,600 users affected at its peak at 4.55 pm. Elsewhere, from how Microsoft and Nvidia are committing to invest up to a combined US$15 billion (S$19.5 billion) in Anthropic, to Temasek’s CEO Dilhan Pillay’s comments on hedging costs amid the US dollar’s recent weakness, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Selloff on Wall Street, Asia as investors await Nvidia, Walmart, Home Depot's results, fret over prospects of December rate cut; GlobalFoundries to acquire Singapore's Advanced Micro Foundry; Apple iPhone's sales surge in China; Yangzijian

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 16:32


Singapore shares slid today, in line with regional movements. The Straits Times Index was down 0.61% at 4,515.92 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.74M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the spinoff from its maritime investment segment, Yangzijiang Maritime Development, announced contracts with a Marshall Islands-based shipowner ahead of its mainboard debut today. Elsewhere, from how New York-headquartered semiconductor company GlobalFoundries is acquiring Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry, to how Apple’s iPhone 17 series drove a 37 per cent rise in its monthly smartphone sales in China, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Looking ahead to Nvidia, Walmart's earnings; Japanese tourism, retail counters down on China-Japan diplomatic spat; Asian markets struggle on Fed rate concerns; Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit; Singapo

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 14:17


Singapore shares dipped earlier today as regional markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was down 0.1% at 4,541.61 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$647.57M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after its wholly owned unit agreed to sell its entire 49 per cent interest in Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company (Starco) for a 680.5 million yuan cash consideration. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s key exports expanded by 22.2 per cent year on year in October, to how Japan’s economy shrank almost 2 per cent in the three months through September, more economic and international headlines remained in focus. Plus, what heightened China-Japan tensions mean for Japanese tourism and retail counters today, as well as a look ahead to Nvidia and Walmart’s earnings out mid-week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Fed's Musalem, Kashkari, Hammack voice concerns over moving rates while inflation remains stubbornly high; China's industrial output in October grew 4.9% yoy; Disney seeking to bring ESPN sports brand to Asia; Vietnam's sizzling pop cultur

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 15:49


Singapore shares fell today to track losses seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.91% at 4,534.17 points at 1.05pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$896.94M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sats after the in-flight caterer and ground handler yesterday posted a 13.3 per cent year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit to S$78.9 million, from S$69.7 million. Elsewhere, from three regional Federal Reserve presidents voicing concerns over moving rates while inflation remained stubbornly high, to how Disney is eyeing sports and anime to boost its Asia streaming business – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: What would a possible reopening of the US government mean for US data releases and Asia markets?; Fed Governor Michael Barr's comments on AI and economic transformation at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025; SoftBank sells Nvidia stake for US$5

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 19:07


Singapore shares moved higher today as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was up 0.39% at 4,560.06 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$931.48M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Singtel, after the company today posted a 176.4 per cent increase in net profit to S$3.4 billion for the first half-year ended September, from S$1.2 billion in the year-ago period. Elsewhere from how the Singapore Exchange today listed three new Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs): Laopu Gold, Trip.com and Baidu, to what a possible reopening of the US government means for the resumption of official data releases, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – investors’ reaction to SoftBank’s sale of Nvidia stocks for US$5.8 billion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Warren Buffett's farewell letter, Occidental Petroleum's results in focus; Asian equities up on hopes that US government shutdown is nearing an end; China's internet platforms reportedly quietly reviving consumer lending ; Singapore blue-c

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 16:27


Singapore shares dipped today amid positive trade in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,477.47 points at 2.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.10B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SingPost, after the postal operator posted a 12.8 per cent drop in net profit to S$19.7 million for its first half ended Sep 30, from S$22.6 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how Asian equities rallied on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, to a look ahead to Singapore blue chip earnings due this week, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Fed comments on rates; Asian equities track Wall Street losses; Tesla CEO Elon Musk's US$878B pay plan; US reportedly blocking Nvidia's sale of scaled-down AI chips to China; China's exports unexpectedly slumped in October; OCBC's Q3 earn

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 14:02


Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,480.03 points at 1.42pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.21B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC. The lender had reported a flat third-quarter net profit of S$1.98 billion today, beating a S$1.79 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts. Elsewhere from how shares of Singtel surged on the back of the sale of shares in Bharti Airtel, to how China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – what comments from Federal Reserve officials on inflation mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US ADP private payrolls jumped far more than expected; Majority of US Supreme Court justices queried Trump's ability to impose his tariffs; Asia claws back some of yesterday's hefty losses; DBS and UOB's earnings in focus; Coliwoo's first

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 15:39


Singapore shares moved higher today, tracking gains seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 1.4% at 4,478.76 points at 2.02pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.75B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have DBS. The Singapore lender posted today a net profit for the third quarter ended Sep 30, 2025, that declined 2 per cent to S$2.95 billion, compared with S$3.03 billion in the same year-ago period. Elsewhere, from what a jump in US private payrolls and scepticism over the legality of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs mean for investors, to how shares of Chinese self-driving startups Pony.AI and WeRide tumbled on their Hong Kong debuts, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Selloff in Asia on stretched tech valuations, South Korea down as much as 6.2%, Tokyo's stock index tumbles 4.5%; China confirms suspension of 24% tariff on US goods, retains 10% levy; Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China's economy is expect

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 13:52


Singapore shares dipped today to track declines seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.33% at 4,408.27 points at 1.49pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Engineering, after the company posted a 13.5 per cent improvement in net profit to S$40.4 million for the second quarter ended September. Elsewhere, from more on the major sell-off seen in Asia today, to how China said it would extend the suspension of an additional 24 per cent tariff on US goods for one year, keeping a 10 per cent blanket tariff in place, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Market movements as OpenAI signs US$38B deal with AWS, Fed officials' mixed comments on rate outlook; RBA holds cash rate at 3.6%; South Korea to triple spending on AI; 240% rally in SK Hynix shares prompts Korea Exchange to warn investors;

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 14:18


Singapore shares dipped today, tracking declines in most Asian markets. The Straits Times Index was down 0.2% at 4,435.25 points at 1.27pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$839.39M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have China Aviation Oil, after China’s largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is said to be in discussions to take over the nation’s dominant distributor of jet fuel. The tie-up talks between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel were initiated by Beijing. China National Aviation Fuel balances domestic supplies by importing or exporting cargoes through trading arms including China Aviation Oil, of which it owns 51 per cent. Elsewhere, from how Australia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady in a widely anticipated decision, to how South Korea will triple spending on artificial intelligence and make its biggest defence budget increase in six years, more international headlines remain in focus. Plus – how ChatGPT-maker OpenAI signed a US$38 billion deal with Amazon’s AWS cloud computing arm. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: From fried chicken to technology counters - what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to South Korea means for the country; Asia's movements on the back of easing China-US tensions, Fed rate cut, Healthy earnings from Apple, Amazon; Sheng Siong

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 18:21


Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking positive movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,447.66 points at 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$968.93M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Jardine Matheson, after the London-listed conglomerate said in a bourse filing today that it intends to repurchase up to US$250 million worth of shares under a proposed share buyback scheme. Elsewhere, from how shares of supermarket operator Sheng Siong hit an all-time high, to how business surveys showed Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggling to fire up in October, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – from fried chicken stocks to big technology players – all about the impact of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Apple, Amazon's results beat expectations; Tokyo climbs despite Nissan's tumble, BYD fell by more than five per cent after Q3 profit slump; Disney's networks went dark on Google's pay-TV platform YouTube TV after failed negotiations; Chin

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 14:23


Singapore shares dipped earlier today amid a mixed session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,432.65 points at 1.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$664.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the firm said yesterday that the Singapore Exchange greenlighted its proposed listing of YZJ Maritime Development and granted it a conditional eligibility-to-list. Elsewhere, from how China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October, to how Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after negotiations to reach a licensing deal failed, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea concludes; Fed cuts rates by 25bps, BoJ holds rates; Nvidia hits US$5 trillion valuation; Meta, Microsoft's capital spending, Alphabet beat revenue expectations; US-South Korea trade deal, Samsung reports 32%

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 16:38


Singapore shares dipped today as investors focused on a high profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,430.67 points at 11.46am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$717.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Industrial Trust, after the Reit reported a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0318 for the second fiscal quarter ended Sep 30, 2025. Elsewhere, from the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point as expected, to US big tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – the Bank of Japan’s rate decision, the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Nvidia’s US$5 trillion market valuation. Plus, how OpenAI is reportedly laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the firm at up to US$1 trillion. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump expresses optimism in meeting with China's Xi; Optimism surrounding US tech sector, Nvidia's updates at GTC, Qualcomm's new AI accelerator chips, AMD-US Department of Energy US$1B supercomputer and AI partnership; Look ahead to Fed'

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 14:29


Singapore shares dipped today even as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.34% at 4,435.25 points at 12.10pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$521.12M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel REIT, after the manager of the Reit posted a 0.6 per cent lower distributable income of S$159.6 million for the first nine months of its financial year. Elsewhere, from Toyota Motor’s comments that it did not explicitly promise a new US$10 billion investment in the United States, to one last look at the expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how Amazon is setting aside another US$5 billion for investment in South Korean data centres. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ink rare earths deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China and Asean upgrades free trade pact; Amazon reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs; SGX ETF market hits record S$16.3 billion AUM in Q3;

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:50


Singapore shares moved higher today even as most Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,458.06 points at 2.35pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, after the US office-focused Reit posted distributable income of US$30.4 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, down 14.8 per cent from US$35.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump today signed a framework agreement for securing the supply of rare earths and what this means for US-China trade ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, to how Amazon is reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning today, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Asian equities surge on US-China trade deal breakthrough, KOSPI, Nikkei breach key milestones; Trump on five-day Asia tour with stops in Malaysia, Japan, South Korea; Magnificent Seven, S-REITs earnings lookahead; Toyota's September output g

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 16:26


Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking advances seen in the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.59% at 4,448.32 points at 1.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$677.25M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ASL Marine, after the shipbuilder said it was working closely with the authorities regarding a fire at its Batam facility on Oct 15. Elsewhere, from how Asian markets surged on a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, with Japan and South Korea breaching key levels, to how Toyota saw worldwide production increase by more than 10 per cent in September, more international and corporate headlines in focus. Also on deck, a look ahead to corporate reports out of Singapore and the US this week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated; White House confirms Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of Apec Summit in South Korea; Indonesia's Chandra Asri Group to buy ExxonMobil's Singapore retail fuel stations; China deepens pu

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 12:01


Singapore shares inched higher today, tracking broad advances across the region. The Straits Times Index was up 0.26% at 4,427.77 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$743.41M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you ST Engineering, after the defence and engineering group announced yesterday that it secured S$4.9 billion in new contracts in the third quarter of 2025. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on trade with Canada and China, to how Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group is acquiring ExxonMobil’s network of Esso-branded petrol stations in Singapore, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Tesla's earnings miss – what's next for other Magnificent 7 players?; Crude prices up as Trump threatens Russian giants, Asian markets mixed; Singapore's core inflation inches up to 0.4% yoy in September; Chagee's premium positioning am

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 16:36


Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.09% at 4,397.93 points at 11.56am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$474.69M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Sabana Reit, after it posted a 38.4 per cent rise in income available for DPU to S$0.0101 (1.01 Singapore cents) for its third quarter ended Sep 30. Elsewhere, from how both Singapore’s core and headline inflation rose more than expected in September, to how Tesla’s profit plunged more than expected – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Asia's movements given uncertainties surrounding planned Trump-Putin meeting, US earnings season; Singapore to announce more details of “Value Unlock” programme in November; STI could rise to nearly 10,000 by 2040: DBS Report; Nikkei tri

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 17:28


Singapore shares inched higher today even as most Asian markets recorded losses. The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,396.66 points at 2.13pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$826.55M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have CNMC Goldmine after gold and silver saw their steepest sell-off in years, with investors looking to lock their profits in. Elsewhere, from how a DBS’ Singapore report said the STI could rise to nearly 10,000 points by 2040, to how Airbus opened a second assembly line in China, more financial and corporate headlines remained in focus. Plus – how sources said Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year’s US$92 billion to help households tackle inflation. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Positivity in Asia as Trump tones down trade rhetoric; Mineral producers in Sydney up on deal to ramp up rare earth shipments to the US; Tokyo hits new high after Sanae Takaichi reaches deal to form new coalition; Sea's Forrest Li sees path

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 15:24


Singapore shares logged gains today, tracking advances in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.24% at 4,382.52 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.14B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Jardine Matheson and Mandarin Oriental, after Jardine Matheson said it will be delisting Mandarin Oriental at US$3.35 per share. Elsewhere, from how Tokyo climbed over one per cent today with Japan set to get its first woman prime minister, to how Sea Group’s founder Forrest Li sees a US$1 trillion market capitalisation for the firm with the help of artificial intelligence, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Concerns over US banking sector filters through to Wall Street, Asian markets, VIX Volatility index hit highest since May; Nio shares rebound 7% from initial plunge after GIC lawsuit alleges inflated revenue; Singapore's key exports chart su

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 12:36


Singapore shares dipped today in line with movements across Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.5% at 4,334.63 points at 12.50pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$546.66M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have for you Keppel given how the global asset manager is set to revive construction for its stalled Saigon Centre project in late 2026. Elsewhere, from Singapore’s key exports expanding by 6.9 per cent year on year in September, to how shares of Nio recovered today after diving to a one-month low, when a lawsuit filed by GIC against the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker wiped billions off the group’s market value – more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on worries surrounding the US banking sector. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Asian equities up as investors mull US-China trade war, digest Fed's latest “Beige Book” of economic conditions; JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon on “cockroaches” in the financial sector; Anthropic reportedly aims to nearly triple annua

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 14:42


Singapore shares dipped today despite most Asian markets recording gains. The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,346.92 points at 11.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$667.54M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have SIA Group after the group said passenger traffic in September for Singapore Airlines (SIA) and subsidiary Scoot rose 3.7 per cent year on year. Elsewhere, from how an investor group including BlackRock, Microsoft and NVIDIA is buying one of the world’s biggest data centre operators to Wall Street's overnight performance amid big bank earnings out of corporate America – more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US bank earnings in focus; China deflation eases in September; Intel announces new AI chip for data centre; CNMC Goldmine, Centurion to watch

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:24


Singapore shares rebounded from yesterday’s losses today. The Straits Times Index was up 0.43% at 4,373.29 points at 11.16am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$569.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Centurion, given how the group acquired a land site in central London for £41 million (S$71 million) via a joint venture (JV) with US-based real estate firm Landmark Properties. Elsewhere, from how China’s deflation eased in September, to how Intel has announced a new artificial intelligence chip for the data centre that it plans to launch next year – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how US banks fared per their latest earnings reports out at the start of the week. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Wall Street rallies as Trump tempers rhetoric against China, Asia fails to track advance; Tech firms boosted by Broadcom-OpenAI deal; Singapore GDP up 2.9% yoy in Q3, MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged; Silver prices hit all-time high; Japan

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 14:02


Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to monitor renewed US-China trade fears. The Straits Times Index was down 0.57% at 4,364.69 points at 1.59pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Logistics Trust, after the manager of Mapletree Logistics Trust yesterday announced that it had completed the divestment of an Australian property for A$60 million (S$50.4 million). Meanwhile, from how the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept monetary policy settings unchanged for the second consecutive time in today’s quarterly policy meeting, to how silver prices touched an all-time high above US$52.50 an ounce, more economic headlines remained in focus On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Selling hit APAC markets following renewed US-China trade fears, Asian currencies slip to weakest levels since May; Malaysia sees ringgit on path to strengthen below RM4 per USD; InnoTek surges 23.6% on Nvidia order wins; UOL, Singapore Land

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 9:25


Singapore shares slipped today to track declines seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 1.2% at 4,373.88 points at 2.20pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.18B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOL and Singapore Land Group, after the 666-unit condominium Skye at Holland proved to be the strongest project launch in 2025, selling 98.8 per cent of units over the weekend. Elsewhere, from how shares of mainboard-listed InnoTek rallied on the back of order wins for Nvidia and Shenzhen-listed IEIT Systems, to how US-China trade frictions sent Asian currencies to a five-month low, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Middle East ceasefire, US government shutdown weigh on global investors; US SEC offers relief for IPOs stuck in limbo during shutdown; The Stock Exchange of Thailand mulls easing rules to boost market liquidity; China tightens grip on rare ea

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 13:59


Singapore shares dipped earlier today, tracking movements seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.11% at 4,435.52 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$812.63M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Seatrium, after the company received a notice of termination for a contract secured in 2022 by its subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters, which is now known as Seatrium Energy (International). Elsewhere, from what a Middle East ceasefire and a US government shutdown mean for investors, to shares of Malaysian glovemaker Top Glove surging after posting its first full-year profit – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how The Stock Exchange of Thailand is considering easing some of its rules to boost market liquidity next year. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Too Jun Cheong, Dealing Manager from Moomoo Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang on AMD-OpenAI deal; Oracle's cloud margins on Nvidia chips — have the AI rally gone too far, and too soon?; HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private at US$37B valuation; Chinese stocks up after weeklong break; N

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 15:04


Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets mostly traded in the green. The Straits Times Index fell 0.15% to 4,449.53 points at 11.55am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$639.56M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Reit, after the manager of the real estate investment trust (Reit) announced today that the private placement to raise about S$113 million for the acquisition of Top Ryde City Shopping Centre in Sydney, Australia, has closed. Elsewhere, from how HSBC Holdings plans to take Hang Seng Bank private in a deal that values the lender at US$37 billion to Netflix bringing video games to its TV service for the first time – more corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – how Chinese stocks fared as investors returned after a long break and whether the ongoing AI rally has gone too fast and too far. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: The Singapore Dollar hits its strongest level against the Yen - What does this mean for currency strategies?

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 14:55


DBS hit a new record high, lifting its market capitalization past S$150 billion, nearly double that of its nearest rival, OCBC. Analysts cite the bank’s combination of growth, safety, and income, making it a standout in Singapore’s banking sector. Keppel REIT also took a bold step into the retail market with the acquisition of a 75% stake in Sydney’s Top Ryde City Shopping Centre for about A$394 million, marking a shift from its traditional focus on prime office properties and raising questions about the impact on yield and risk. The Singapore dollar strengthens to its highest level against the Japanese yen in over a year, holding steady against the U.S. dollar even as most Asian currencies weaken, prompting discussions on what’s supporting the currency and how investors might respond. On Market View, Nadiah Koh speaks to Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Are we entering a new phase of the AI boom? Dissecting OpenAI's power to move shares

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 12:40


The STI opened in positive territory, inching up 0.13%. It held on to those gains through the day, closing 1,1% higher at 4,472 point. Across global markets, enthusiasm for artificial intelligence continues to power tech stocks to new heights. That rally got an extra boost overnight, after OpenAI unveiled new features for ChatGPT that integrate with everyday apps like Spotify and Booking.com, moves that sent several partner company shares sharply higher. Adding to the momentum, OpenAI also announced a multi-year collaboration with AMD to build AI data centres running on AMD processors. So, what do these latest developments signal for the AI race and for investors? On Market View, Nadiah Koh breaks it all down with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research at Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Tokyo's Nikkei surges over 4 per cent on fiscal dove Takaichi's election win; Gold tops US$3,900 for first time on safe-haven demand; Stellantis reportedly planning US$10 billion in US turnaround investments; Challenges S-Reits face in adop

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 15:06


Singapore shares nudged higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.1% at 4,416.27 points at 12.57pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$536.62M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have AEM after US semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Test Solutions made allegations of patent infringement against AEM and its subsidiaries. Elsewhere, from how Tokyo’s Nikkei surged over four per cent to a record high early on after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi was elected to lead Japan’s ruling party, to how Stellantis is reportedly planning to invest about US$10 billion in the US – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Stocks to watch as Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars into town; DBS gains S$26 billion in value, widens lead against OCBC; Elon Musk's US$1 trillion pay plan faces pushback; Applied Materials warns of sales hit from latest curbs on China; Singap

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 16:45


Singapore shares inched higher today as investors continue to mull the global interest rate outlook. The Straits Times Index was up 0.28% at 4,407.67 points at 2.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$959.59M seen in the broader market.In terms of counters to watch, we have for you UOL and Singapore Land Group. That’s after the companies announced yesterday the completion of the S$810 million en bloc deal for Thomson View condominium. Elsewhere, from the companies to monitor as the Singapore Grand Prix roars into town, to investors’ pushback on Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay plan – more corporate headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, how DBS Group Holdings’ blistering share rally this year has widened its market value lead over its peer OCBC to a level never seen before. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US ADP payrolls reading show firms shedding 32,000 posts in September; Shares of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix up sharply after initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI's Stargate project; Seoul, Taipei led rally in Asia on Samsung-SK Hy

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 16:11


Singapore shares moved higher today to track gains seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 1.55% at 4,390.27 points at 11.59am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$869.87M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial, after the investment management company said it has entered into an agreement, along with two of its strategic investors, to lead the restructuring of Chinese lithium battery producer Ningbo Shanshan. Elsewhere, international headlines continue to remain in focus, from how shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose sharply after forging initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI’s Stargate project, to what job losses in the US private sector mean for markets. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US government shuts down; Asian factories struggle as soft China, US demand takes toll; Japan's top trade negotiator says Trump's US$550 billion demand won't weaken yen; Pfizer's drug price cuts and Trump's tariff reprieve; Coliwoo, Leon

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 16:40


Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index went up by 0.6% to 4,325.96 points at 2.25pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$935.51M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have LHN, after the property management group said its co-living business Coliwoo has lodged a preliminary prospectus for a Singapore Exchange mainboard listing. Elsewhere, from how global markets are reacting to a US government shutdown that began today, to how private surveys showed factory activity shrank in most of Asia’s major economies in September, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, higher tariffs on wooden products, proposes 100% duty on films made out of the US; A possible US government shutdown looms – what could be different this time around?; Shares of China's Zijin Gold I

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 15:22


Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets traded mixed. The Straits Times Index was up 0.45% at 4,289.14 points at 2.24pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$874.21M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have UOB. The bank announced yesterday that its cardholders in Singapore will be able to redeem reward points when travelling in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to set a 10 per cent tariff on imports of lumber and 25 per cent on vanities and upholstered wooden products, to how China’s Zijin Gold saw shares soar as much as 66 per cent in their trading debut as gold prices reach record high – more international headlines remained in focus. Also on deck – more on a possible US government shutdown. Plus – how Boeing is reportedly in the early stages of developing a replacement for the 737 MAX. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: US August PCE Price Index in line with expectations; US September non farm payrolls release in focus, potentially postponed by possible US government shutdown; Gold surpasses key US$3,800 per oz level; CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit, Sony Finan

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 14:12


Singapore shares inched higher today as Asian markets started the week on a positive note. The Straits Times Index was up 0.22% at 4,275.36 points at 2.26pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$937.56M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, after the shipbuilder on Saturday announced that three of its subsidiaries have cancelled contracts valued at US$180 million with an unknown party. Elsewhere, from what an in-line personal consumption expenditures price index reading for August meant for investors, to how gold surpassed the key US$3,800 per ounce level for the first time today – more international and economic headlines remained in focus. Also on deck, more on CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit and Sony Financial Group’s trading debut in Shanghai and Tokyo respectively. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Trump slaps new US tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture, 100% duties on branded drugs; Asian markets down on better-than-expected US GDP numbers, Fed rate uncertainties, and US tariff threats; Singapore factory output slumps 7.8% in August;

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:16


Singapore shares were little moved as most Asian markets traded lower today. The Straits Times Index was 0.04% in the green at 4,275.62 points at 2.39pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$791.57M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Singapore Post. The postal service provider said yesterday that it has named Mark Chong as its group chief executive officer, with his appointment effective Nov 1. Elsewhere, from how Singapore factory output decreased 7.8 per cent year on year in August, missing expectations, to US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks and furniture – more economic headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Chery Automobile rocketed over 13% in Hong Kong trading debut; White House tells agencies to gear up for job cuts in shutdown; LVMH reportedly ramping up expansion in South Korea; Some BoJ board members called for resuming rate hikes at July

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 12:34


Singapore shares dipped today amid a tepid day in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.21% at 4,281.46 points at 11.51am Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$584.48M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, after the bank said yesterday that its current group chief credit officer for wholesale, Carina Lee, will be its new chief risk officer from 2026. Elsewhere, from how Chery Automobile rocketed more than 13 per cent on its trading debut in Hong Kong, to how the White House budget office is telling federal agencies to prepare plans for mass firings during a possible government shutdown, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Investors mull high valuations on Wall Street, mixed Fed messaging on interest rates; Alibaba unveils most powerful AI language model; IMF says South Korea should maintain accommodative fiscal, monetary policy settings; Looking ahead to US Au

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 14:42


Singapore shares dipped earlier today amid a mixed session for Asian markets. The Straits Times Index moved 0.29% lower to 4,290.13 points at 2.16pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$754.49M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Seatrium. The offshore, marine and energy engineering solutions provider announced yesterday that it has divested its AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, for a consideration of S$65 million. Elsewhere, from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announcing its largest-ever artificial intelligence (AI) language model, to what mixed messages from the Federal Reserve on interest rates mean for investors – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Jeremy Tan, CEO, Tiger Fund Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Nvidia to invest up to US$100B in OpenAI; Looming US government shutdown; Gold prices climb to record high ahead of Fed Chair Powell's speech; Taipei jumps over 1%, TSMC up nearly 3% on Nvidia-OpenAI deal; Singapore's core inflation yoy fal

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 14:22


Singapore shares were little moved as Asian markets struggled for direction today. The Straits Times Index nudged 0.04% higher to 4,299.17 points at 2.36pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$911.64M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel. That’s after the infrastructure division of asset manager Keppel and Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund (Kaif) announced today a joint divestment of their combined 80 per cent interest in 800 Super Holdings. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s core and headline inflation slowed in August, contrary to expectations, to how Nvidia will invest up to US$100 billion (S$128 billion) in OpenAI and supply it with data centre chips, more economic and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: 4% CPF interest rate floor for Special, Medisave, Retirement accounts extended till Dec 2026; Trump's H1-B visa crackdown; Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway fully exits BYD, Chery Automobile reportedly set to price HK IPO at high end of m

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 16:21


Singapore shares dipped today amid mixed trade in Asia today. The Straits Times Index was down 0.06% at 4,300.16 points at 1.15pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$850.13M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have SGX, after the group today launched new indices that track the next tier of large and liquid mainboard companies beyond the 30 constituents of the Straits Times Index. Elsewhere, from how the Singapore government said today that it has extended the 4 per cent CPF interest rate floor for interest earned on all Special, MediSave and Retirement Account (SMRA) monies for another year, to how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has fully exited Chinese automaker BYD – more financial and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Market View: Fed's dovish shift ripples through Asia; Taiwan edges ahead of South Korea in GDP per capita

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 9:01


The STI opened higher at 4,315 points but closed down 0.2% at 4,302 as early momentum faded. Across Asia, markets were mixed after the Fed’s rate shift, with eyes on an upcoming Trump-Xi call.Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.59% after the BOJ held rates steady, while Taiwan is poised to overtake South Korea in GDP per capita as early as 2025. What do these signals mean for investors? And where might the next opportunities or risks emerge?On Market View, Nadiah Koh breaks down these developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education at SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.