Your Money with Michelle Martin

Is cash still king—or just an underperforming subject? Cash offers safety and flexibility, but it also risks being eroded by inflation and market opportunity costs. Michelle Martin explores how to smartly put idle cash to work amid shifting rate environments and geopolitical uncertainty. From high-yield alternatives to multi-asset strategies, find out how to rethink your liquidity playbook. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Tech beats the street — what’s next for markets? Meta and Microsoft impress with massive earnings jumps and post-session stock surges. We break down the AI-powered momentum behind Meta’s 11% leap and Microsoft’s $4 trillion club status. Plus, a surprise Fed vote split, new Trump tariffs on South Korea, India, and Brazil, and what it all means. Also in focus: Amazon, Reddit, Foxconn, HSBC, UBS, Seatrium, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, CapitaLand India & China Trusts, Singapore Airlines, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of READ, hosted by Michelle Martin, meet Avni Martin, Founder of Wasambe Coach Training School and author of Happy Ever After. Discover the HAPPY System™, her  coaching framework that aligns internal awareness with external action to drive deep transformation.  Tune in to rethink how you lead—from the inside out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to rethink the China narrative? After years of investor pessimism, the Hang Seng Index is up over 22% in 2025—but is this rally for real, or just a mirage? From innovation in EVs and AI to steep equity discounts, could China finally be shedding its “uninvestible” tag? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, as we unpack what's driving China’s market rebound, why global fund managers are paying attention again, and how investors can approach the world's second-largest economy with clear eyes and a smart strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do F1-linked scandals, Ponzi schemes, and popcorn-serving robot dogs have in common? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and its Orchard Road asset play, and the fallout from Envy Asset Management’s billion-dollar nickel scam. We also unpack shifting US trade policy under President Trump and its implications for Singapore, with the 10% tariff still looming. In our corporate roundup, we dissect the latest from AstraZeneca, Merck, Novo Nordisk, UOB’s United Overseas Insurance, and First REIT. Finally, we marvel at Unitree, UBTech Robotics, and Agibot at China’s AI Summit. From legal woes to leaping robot dogs—don’t miss today’s episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could going carnivore wreak havoc on your gut, even as the kilos melt away? In this episode, Dr. Chok Aik Yong, Colorectal Surgeon at Aelius Surgical Centre, joins the dots between a popular weight-loss diet, and the risks to our health. From constipation and cancer to red flags and fibre fixes, we dive into what influencers don’t always mention. If you’re tempted by the carnivore craze—don’t miss this conversation in Influence with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the People at Work 2025 report by ADP Research, 60% here in Singapore lived paycheck to paycheck last year.  Are you spending every dollar you earn—and wondering why saving feels impossible? What is the real problem here? Michelle Martin dives into the rise of the “100 per cent spender”. From frictionless digital payments to lifestyle creep, are we wired to overspend in the modern age? Steffi Teo, Senior Wealth Manager at Phillip Securities, joins to share practical strategies for breaking the cycle. Hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Singapore Airlines losing altitude while Tesla soars with a mega chip deal? Singapore Airlines sees profits plunge nearly 60%—but its share price tells another story. Meanwhile, BYD dominates Singapore's EV market and Huawei claims the top smartphone spot in China. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit fresh records as the Dow lags behind. Tesla surges on news of a $16 billion chip partnership with Samsung.  Plus, we check in on STI movers including Keppel DC REIT and Jardine Matheson. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your money working hard enough—or just sitting in bricks and mortar? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this SG60 special unpacks how Singaporeans can build smarter, more diversified portfolios. Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development at CMC Markets Singapore, joins to explain the Straits Times Index (STI), and how to get exposure to it. From CPF investing to balancing property with equities and T-bills, we decode practical strategies for every life stage to make your money work harder—right here in Singapore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Bezos cashes out billions while Samsung lands a $16B deal—what does it all mean for markets? Asia-Pacific opens the week mixed amid news of a US-EU trade pact. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode breaks down the tariff fallout, Amazon’s rally, and surprising gains from Rex International and Hiap Seng Industries. We also check in on earnings from ST Micro, Apple, and S-REITs. Plus, the STI’s top movers: DFI Retail, City Developments, and SingTel.  Companies featured: Amazon, Samsung, Rex International, Hiap Seng, ST Micro, SingPost, Puma, Volkswagen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.