Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Lee Kian Soon, CEO, Astral Asset Management discusses the key takeaways from the mixed bag of earnings from China's tech giants, and what they tell us about the state of the economy in view of April data showing Chinese retail sales came in below expectations, highlighting a continued lack of confidence among consumers. He also discusses Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's criticism of how US chip restrictions are backfiring.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses the significance of US policy makers approver a bill - with tax cuts and increased military spending - estimated at nearly $4 trillion. She also reviews the opportunities in the Hang Seng Index and Gold. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image by Qimono via PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Breakfast Quiz is pegged to the news story you must have seen this week out of Punggol: wild macaques breaking into some homes, causing some chaos with 200 complaints so far.  So today - we are playing a quiz called “Wait, What Animal?!” - all about strange animal sightings in Singapore. What have YOU encountered yourself?? Presented by: Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Audrey Siek Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s one of the most used—and most overlooked—features in your kitchen. From scrubbing pans to prepping meals, the humble sink does it all… but how often do we really think about what makes a good one? Vinay Asdhir, Co-founder, Zuhne joins the Breakfast Show to explore how durability, design, and affordability can actually coexist in a high-quality product, and why the sink might just be the silent centerpiece of your kitchen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started out as a competitive edge that gave UnitedHealth an unstoppable upward trajectory in its stock price has become its very liability. From the surge of medical costs to political scrutiny, it looks like the series of setbacks is starting to waver the health behemoth’s dominance. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they investigate the allegations of UnitedHealth making secret payments to nursing homes in order to cut costs and what it might take to reinvigorate hope into its stock that has been beaten down more than 40%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist & Head of Market Research, RHB Bank discusses Singapore keeping its economic growth forecast for 2025 at zero per cent to 2 per cent, while noting that the external demand outlook for the rest of the year has “improved slightly”, given the tariff truces that have de-escalated global trade tensions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital discusses the spike in bond yields following a weak auction of 20-year bonds. The selloff in long term debt saw equity markets having their worst session in a month, with the S&P 500’s slide topping 1.5%. He also discusses the implications of a weakening greenback. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, going back to our roots is the best way to recharge and re-energize.  There's perhaps no better example of this than spending more time in that back yard (if you have one) and indulging in some gardening. In fact science suggests that having a green thumb can help you live better for longer. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey tell you more.   Presented by: Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by: Emaad Akhtar Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since its founding in 1909, Chanel has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, responsible for creating top-quality designer handbags, accessories, clothing. But in the face of Trump’s tariff war, how is the flap bag maker faring? Join Dan Koh and Audrey Siek as they take a deep look into Chanel’s latest earnings report card, which revealed a significant drop in sales across the board. They also find out if the powerhouse fashion brand’s newly appointed artistic director has what it takes to reinvigorate hope amid a slump in the luxury market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More ideas have been laid out to revive the Singapore Exchange by market regulators, as part of the ongoing bid by the Equities Market Review Group to attract IPOs and boost investor interest. Among these, the MAS is proposing for disclosure requirements to be simplified to make the listing process easier and help firms provide more relevant information to investors. Concurrently, SGX RegCo is considering doing away with the  financial watch list, after feedback that it has unintended negative effects on business confidence and access to financing. Mak Yuen Teen, founding director of the Centre for Investor Protection and Professor (Practice) of Accounting at the NUS Business School weighs the pros and cons of the proposals.  Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.