Your Money with Michelle Martin

Inflation is casting a dark shadow over the markets today. US indices experienced their biggest losses overnight in more than two years. Asia-Pacific shares are trading lower as well... But fret not, there are still positive corporate stories out there and bargains to be found. Michelle Martin looks at several ideas in today’s Market View Minutes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US, major indices experienced their steepest drops in more than two years overnight. The NASDAQ plunged more than 5 percent. The Dow and S&P 500 each fell about 4 percent or more. These losses are the biggest single-session sell-off in this current bear market, why? Meanwhile, Frasers Hospitality Trust shares plunged more than 20 percent yesterday after a bid to privatize the company failed on Monday. Michelle Martin takes a closer look at why and if there is still room for depression to continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is driving US Banks to layoff workers now? And is Frasers Centrepoint raising its effective interest in Waterway Point from 40 percent to 50 percent? Find out more as Ryan Huang and Dan Koh dive deep into these latest headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, developers will be attempting one of the biggest software upgrades the crypto sector has ever seen to reduce its environmentally unfriendly energy consumption. Called 'The Merge', how will this change the way enterprises view Ethereum for business? And what does New British Prime Minister Liz Truss' plan to freeze domestic fuel bills for 2 mean for longer-dated bonds in the UK? Ryan Huang has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's fueling Wall Street's best overnight rally since August 10? And how are markets reacting to the European Central Bank’s latest move to hike interest rates by 75 basis points? Ryan Huang investigatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are local banks hiking their interest rates for savings accounts now? And what does the latest escalation of the EU's energy crisis mean for investors and companies in Europe? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise move during the event of its latest phone reveal, Apple has decided to maintain its prices on new iPhones despite inflation. How will this affect profits? Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been sharply criticized by a judge for not handing over texts amid the Twitter-Musk saga. Tune in as Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down all the details that you need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think about meme stocks, the companies that have captivated retail investors over the past two years, the first stock to come to mind is likely GameStop. The bricks-and-mortar retailer is trying to adapt to the digital world. And it has been struggling. GameStop shares are down a massive 40 percent over the past month. But they surged overnight.  “Why?” you ask? Michelle Martin looks into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate the latest of Watches.com's subsidiary, CKLY Trading Limited, and its alleged offences relating to Hong Kong’s Trade Description Ordinance. They also talk about the build up of the Elon Musk & Twitter saga, and what you need to know about Russia's indefinite cutoff of gas supplies to Europe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, in Market View Minutes, we look at two very different companies. One is a well-known REIT that manages properties here in Singapore, as well as in Australia and the UK. The other has a cloud-based platform that helps businesses manage their spending. Which of these two stocks is hot? Michelle Martin finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.