Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

Recognized for its precision, quality and timeless designs, it’s no surprise that Rolex has come to be one of Switzerland’s biggest names in the field of luxury watches. But for many watch lovers out there, you might end up burning a bigger hole in your wallet just to wear it on your wrist! Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they find out the repercussions of Trump’s 31% tariff on Switzerland and its watch market, and how much more can consumers expect to pay for these timeless pieces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy rains have added misery to Myanmar, which was recently hit by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The worst-hit areas - Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and Sagaing - have suffered extensive damage to infrastructure, and a mounting official death toll now exceeding 3,000. The earthquake was the most catastrophic in Myanmar’s recent history, occurring amid a prolonged political crisis and escalating civil war triggered by the 2021 military coup. The overlap of a natural disaster with a governance crisis complicates relief efforts and raises questions about how aid can be delivered efficiently and equitably. On this episode of Morning Shot, Benjamin William, Secretary-General of the Singapore Red Cross shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.