Global growth is up, confidence is down, and Singapore’s economy is quietly outperforming. Dan Koh and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Pan Jingyi break down what the latest PMI data mean for investors, sectors to watch, and the macro risks shaping the rest of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can empowering the marginalised become ASEAN’s next growth engine? The Breakfast Show speaks with Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation, on how the R.I.S.E. programme is turning disability and disadvantage into entrepreneurship and economic independence across the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re diving into wardrobes and productivity; yes, your clothes might actually make you work better! From pyjamas on Zoom calls to “work-mode” outfits, we explore the science of enclothed cognition and how dressing (even at home) can help you switch on, set boundaries, and boost confidence. Tune in for tips on how your outfit could be your secret productivity hack!   Presented by Audrey Siek and Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s banking heavyweights, DBS, OCBC, and UOB, have released a mixed set of Q3 results. With margins narrowing, loan growth softening, and provisions rising, what do their earnings tell us about the health of Singapore’s economy and the road ahead for investors? Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar break down who’s holding up best, who’s under pressure, and what it all says about the next phase of the rate cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office, discusses the market's pullback and ongoing concerns about high valuations in the AI space; what a 22-year high for layoffs in October could mean for Fed policy; the Supreme Court's hearing on the legality of trade tariffs; and his overall outlook through year-end. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all love to read or share a famous quote or two occasionally when we're seeking some inspiration. Sometimes we know whom these sayings are attributed to, and sometimes not (other times, we may guess based on hearsay). On today's Breakfast Quiz, Emaad puts Audrey to the test.  Who said it? Listen in, play along and find out!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek   Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a sharp tech sell-off and an unexpected drop in US private jobs to mixed results at Singapore’s big banks and the STI hitting fresh highs, investors face a lot of moving parts. Dan Koh hosts Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist at HSBC Private Banking, for a deep dive into valuation pressures, economic signals, what Singapore’s latest trio of banks' earnings results tell us about the economy, what’s behind the STI’s record highs, and how global investors should position from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than 3 billion players worldwide, gaming is evolving into a creator-driven economy. But what happens when AI thinks like a game developer? The Breakfast Show invites Pavel Bains, CEO of Ambitionz to discuss how AI tools like Cipher are making it possible for anyone to build and monetise their own games and what that means for Asia’s fast-growing digital market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From millet burgers to blank Happy Meals and a zesty tom-yum burger, McDonald’s is shaking up its menu, and investors are wondering if it can still serve growth with a side of profits. Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar dig into the fast-food giant’s latest results, value-meal strategy, and global expansion plans. The world’s biggest burger chain may still be flipping patties — but can it keep flipping earnings too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. equities bounced back midweek as investors cheered signs that the Supreme Court may be open to reining in former President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Hopes of a rollback boosted trade-exposed sectors while chipmakers like AMD led a rebound in the AI complex after a bout of valuation jitters. However, with the government shutdown now the longest in U.S. history and key federal programs grinding to a halt, the question is whether this market resilience can last. Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments, discusses how investors are navigating a mix of legal drama, policy paralysis, and signs of a still-stubborn labor market. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.