Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses how Donald Trump's first days in office will steer market sentiment, especially in the crypto space where the 47th US President has launched his own memecoin, $TRUMP. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you thought Nvidia was the best performing stock of 2024, think again. With a staggering 340% gain in stock price, Palantir’s price surge makes the AI darling’s 190% rather measly… But what’s driving its massive success? Does its valuation justify its price point today? And what’s in it for the future of the software company? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they explore Palantir’s bullish run and the dark truth behind it all.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on 20th January at 12 p.m. E.S.T.  While the president traditionally assumes his powers outdoors in front of the Capitol building, with a large crowd of spectators witnessing the ceremony, Trump has moved the event inside the Capitol Rotunda amid forecasts of extreme cold. In one of his first acts as president, Trump is expected to participate in a traditional signing of a number of executive orders to kick off the beginning of his administration. However, it is not clear what executive orders will be first up just yet. On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group and Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College share their analysis on what Trump’s first 100 days could look like. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Daniel TorokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the OECD, the global economy is projected to remain resilient in 2025 despite significant challenges. With predictions for the year ahead being shaped by factors such as shifting policies, global trade tensions, as well as the impact of emerging technologies like AI, how should investors navigate risks and capitalise on opportunities? Abel Lim, Head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy at UOB and Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics and Market Research at UOB share their insights.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnabas Gan, Acting Group Chief Economist & Head, Market Research, RHB Bank shares the various likely economic scenarios that will play out once Donald Trump takes office as the US president. They include the Blackest of Swans (Sizeable risk 30%) Realistic Hope (Base case 60%), and A Beautiful World (Improbable 10%). He also breaks down what it will all mean for Singapore in 2025. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put Nvidia or any other AI stock aside. The true winner of 2024 has got to be Quantum Computing. If you did a quick review of the biggest market movers last year, shares of Rigetti and Quantum Computing rallied more than 1000%! But since then, sentiment in 2025 has been relatively sour… Why is it? And is there an investment case for the quantum computing landscape? Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang explore the opportunities and risks involved in quantum computing investments and what analysts are forecasting for this up and coming technology.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identifying financing needs for climate action is not straightforward, especially when it comes to finding equal footing and funding. With government budgets already strained and differences in standards and expectations, as seen with the stalled negotiations at COP29, the private sector is set to play an increasingly larger role in closing the gap. As part of efforts to recognise the importance of private sector engagement in the climate fight, governments worldwide have begun implementing policies and incentives to catalyse private climate finance. But, stimulating private climate finance entails more than just standard courses of action. What role should private capital play when public funding isn’t enough to tackle climate challenges? On this episode of Eco Money, Melvyn Yeo, Founder & Managing Partner of TRIREC - a venture capital firm focused on decarbonisation investments - shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Earth.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 is off to quite a hectic start! In today's Breakfast Quiz, Audrey quizzes Ryan and Emaad on January’s headlines and how much they know about some top stories… like the Los Angeles wildfires, a looming Tiktok ban and the flash flooding we’ve been dealing with.  Play along!    Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Produced & edited by Audrey Siek Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist, Morningstar Research Services weighs in on what investors are worrying about as major averages give up gains in recent weeks; Apple had fallen to third place in terms of smartphones sold in China in 2024, behind homegrown manufacturers Vivo and Huawei; how he would factor in Donald Trump's support for Elon Musk as a potential tailwind for Tesla; as well as how markets are pricing in Donald Trump's upcoming entrance to the White House for a second term.  Dave also shares his insights on what's expected of Trump's playbook compared to his first term, and implications of the resilient US economy on Trump's second term with regards to where markets are headed in the coming days. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul Asrar Photo credits: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On International Hot and Spicy Food Day, the Breakfast team dive into the origins of chilli, the hottest chilli pepper in town (according to the Scoville scale), whether our spicy friends are better for you than oranges, and the biggest consumer of spices in the world!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.