Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Be honest: how many times have you checked your phone today?  While many parents are careful about limiting screen time for their kids, a lot of us adults don’t hold ourselves to the same standard.  So how should we fix this? A key suggestion is something called the tech break. It’s a simple practice that helps you build healthier habits/ Audrey, Ryan and Emaad discuss tips on how to give our eyes and brains a break from the screens. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Photo & Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariffs have been top of mind for most investors, especially amid a $10 trillion market sell off, hammering almost every sector of the economy. And while some might think it’s a good time to start stocking up on Tesla given that it has a far smoother tariff road than other carmakers, one of Wall Street’s most bullish Tesla analysts isn’t feeling it… Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate what analysts are saying about the EV maker and why many think there’s more room for the stock to fall in the foreseeable future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist, Miller Tabak shares his insights on how much downside investors should brace themselves for as Trump's tariffs kick in, outlook on growth given the tit-for-tat tariffs and whether we're headed for a slowdown. He also weighs in on which safe havens investors are looking into right now, whether they should be cutting exposure from equities and if gold is still shining bright for investors. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Carlos Barria/Reuters; pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin Chow, CEO, Dr Wealth, discusses whether the recent plunge in markets is a good opportunity for entry, or if stocks are due for more downside when higher tier tariffs kick in on 9 April 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond the unavoidable effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the global crypto community is still reeling from the shocking $1.4 billion Ethereum heist orchestrated by the notorious Lazarus Group, a North Korean cybercrime syndicate. This unprecedented attack has not only exposed vulnerabilities in the digital finance ecosystem but has also raised urgent questions about how companies can better protect themselves in an increasingly hostile cyber environment. Jonathan Levin, CEO & Co-founder of Chainalysis joins the Breakfast Show to discuss his insights on how blockchain technology can be leveraged to enhance security measures and prevent future attacks of this scale, and the broader implications of global trade policies on the crypto market, particularly the impact of Trump’s tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have any of you ever considered taking an emergency travel bag - in addition to checked and other carry-on luggage - on your business and / or pleasure trips? If the answer is no, it might be time to reconsider, because travel mishaps can and do happen. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal some essentials that could come in handy on your next adventure!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on whether investors are overreacting to the latest tariffs, where he's sitting right now with recessionary fears reverberating through the markets, impact of the tariffs on prices, and what's on investors' playbooks right now amid the waves of uncertainty. Presented by: Ryan HuangProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To say that Trump’s tariffs are sending shockwaves across global markets might be an understatement. After all, the sea of red in the wake of Trump’s latest agenda is reinvigorating fears of tampered growth expectations for companies and in the worst case scenario a recession. And here in Singapore, our banks are not spared. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they look into the declines of Singapore’s trio of banks and find out what an escalating global trade war would mean for the banking sector moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a while now, food from vending machines have often been perceived as convenient, affordable but also unhealthy. But what if vending machines could offer something far beyond a candy bar or a can of soda? Serene Ong, Founder, HYPHA joins the Breakfast Show to share how she is empowering local food brands, supporting sustainability, and delivering quality straight to consumers with unparalleled convenience through vending machines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From stocks to bonds and commodities, the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump is leaving very little unscathed. Across the global markets, we’re witnessing a complete meltdown in markets from Asia, Europe and various parts of the developing world. In fact US markets were the hardest hit, with stocks plummeting to levels not seen since 2020. So how should investors be making sense of the current market turmoil? Dan Koh is joined by Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at capital.com to discuss how markets are digesting news of the evolving tariff war, Beijing’s retaliatory measures and key economic data to watch out for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.