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Today on Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang explore the details behind the shrink in Singapore's NODX numbers in nearly 2 years, the spread of FTX's fallout to Genesis and BlockFi, and all you need to know from the latest US retail sales data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It comes as no surprise that the biggest news making headlines this week is the dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Coupling this with the sharp fall in the price of Bitcoin to the crash of Luna earlier this year, what does the future of crypto look like?  Meanwhile, with big US Tech giants like Amazon, Meta and Twitter commencing their layoffs, what picture does this paint for the broader economy? And does this confirm that a global recession is just around the corner? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh get the answers from Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"How much do you earn?" - is probably a question that many of us may struggle to be transparent about when asked. So to find out what's hindering us from being open about our salary and if a fundamental shift in this mindset can be achieved, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh invite Clara Lock, ST Travel Correspondent, to tell us more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the booming housing market in Singapore, is co-living the answer? Well today, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh seek to find out the answers with Andreas Lorenz, Chief Operating Officer, ST Hospitality who shares about driving factors of co-living in Singapore and how sustainable it is in the long term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions over on Europe’s eastern flank is heightening after news of a Russian-made rocket strike a village in Poland killing two people. How are markets reacting to this? Meanwhile, Apple revealed that it will be buying some of its chips manufactured in the US. Tune in to find out as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang present the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just recently, Singapore REITs experienced one of its biggest sell off in 20 years. In fact, latest numbers from the iEdge S-Reit Index also revealed more than 15% decline in total returns year-to-date!  But fret not, because on this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan invite Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor who will be sharing more about what investors should be doing amid the S-REIT sell off and where he sees value in the real estate investment space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are markets reacting to news of Amazon laying off more than 10,000 employees as early as this week? And what were some key points coming out of the G20 summit meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping? Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang explore these latest headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the private equity market in Southeast Asia reached an all-time high of US$25 billion in deal value in 2021. That’s 2 times the figure from 2020! Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Money and Me is Paul Robine, Founder and CEO, TR Capital, to talk about why he has decided to establish a flagship office here in Singapore and the opportunities he sees in the private equity space here in Southeast Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It looks like the latest FTX saga is not panning out well for the company after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S just last week. But its not all bad news as we’re also seeing China making significant changes to its stringent Covid Zero policy, which provided some relief for those awaiting a boost to China’s economy and the private sector. Breaking down the details are Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang on Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recession - it's the big talk of the town! With the US having reported 2 consecutive quarters of negative growth this year, are there any reasons to be optimistic? Well according to Stephen Davies, there certainly are some ways you can thrive through this difficult time! Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Stephen Davies, Founder & CEO, Javelin Wealth Management about how a US recession might affect us here in Singapore and what investors can do to turn this challenge into an opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.