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Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

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7 Jan 2026
Breakfast Bites: Did you know it's considered bad luck to take a rock from Hawaii??
On Old Rock Day, Emaad, Ryan and Audrey dive into fun facts about the fundamental building blocks of our global landscape — with surprises involving ostriches, Hawaii and plants!   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & 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.
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6m 19s
7 Jan 2026
US Markets Wrap: Oil, Inflation and the Venezuela Wildcard
U.S. markets hit fresh all-time highs as investors shrug off geopolitical shocks. Markets barely flinched after U.S. action in Venezuela, but should investors be paying closer attention? Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management look at why the short-term impact on oil is limited, how increased supply could shape inflation longer term, and what this means for positioning in energy stocks and oil services. We unpack what’s really driving markets to new highs - from blockbuster earnings and tax-driven stimulus to the Federal Reserve’s easing bias. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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8m 43s
7 Jan 2026
Bigger Pic: How might a Venezuelan regime change impact global oil markets?
Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macro Research, Asia ex-Japan, Mizuho Securities (Singapore), discusses what a potential Venezuelan regime change could mean for global oil markets; impacts to geopolitical dynamics for the rest of LatAm as well as China, Russia and Iran; the role Saudi Arabia and OPEC may play in calibrating oil supply; and why these developments may provide the USD a marginal petrodollar boost. Produced & Presented by: Emaad AkhtarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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9m 13s
7 Jan 2026
Bigger Pic: Venezuela's shockwaves - What Singapore investors need to know
We unpack the fallout from the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s president and what it means for markets around the world — and here at home in Singapore. From oil price dynamics and commodity safe havens, to China’s strategic interests and the implications for regional equities, long-time economist and advisor Song Seng Wun breaks down the key issues for investors, businesses and Singapore’s economic outlook.  Produced and presented by Audrey SiekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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8m 10s
7 Jan 2026
Companies To Watch: How Nvidia is setting the tone for AI in 2026
As markets open for the first working day of 2026, Nvidia sits at the centre of the global AI story. From surging demand for its H200 chips and fresh talks with TSMC to rising orders from Chinese tech firms and growing debate around valuation, the company has become a barometer for confidence in artificial intelligence spending. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they unpack the latest headlines surrounding NVIDIA, explain why supply constraints now matter as much as demand, and explore what Nvidia’s performance could signal for tech, markets and investor sentiment in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11m 35s
7 Jan 2026
Mind Your Business: How a 150 year copper art house went global
Why choose copper, and why choose Singapore, for a heritage brand’s first global step? Join the Breakfast Show as they invite Gao Haotian, Managing Director, ZenBron Singapore to explore ZenBron’s business strategy, the appeal of design-led heritage objects, and the operational realities of bringing intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship to a new market ahead of Chinese New Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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12m 45s
7 Jan 2026
Morning Shot: Working Longer — Can Older Workers Keep Up in a Digital Workplace?
With Singapore set to increase its retirement age to 64 by July this year, more older adults are expected to remain active in the workforce for longer, raising important questions about skills, adaptability, and inclusion. On this episode of Morning Shot, we speak with Tan Wee Liang, Generative AI Alumni, Vertical Institute, who upskilled in generative AI not just for himself, but to better support the seniors he teaches. He shares why access to technology alone isn’t enough, how intergenerational learning can shift mindsets on both sides, and what it really takes to keep older individuals confident, capable, and relevant in an increasingly digital workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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9m 29s
6 Jan 2026
Breakfast Bites: Emergency funds - How much Is enough?
You hope you’ll never need it — but when life throws a curveball, an emergency fund can make all the difference.  In this episode, we break down what an emergency fund really is, how much you should have, where to keep it, and how to build one even if money feels tight.    Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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5m 57s
6 Jan 2026
Companies To Watch: Why Venezuela’s crisis is putting Chevron back in focus
Geopolitical risk is back in focus for oil markets, following dramatic developments in Venezuela and fresh comments from Donald Trump on the country’s future and its oil resources. On Companies to Watch, Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar look at how Chevron, the only major U.S. oil producer still operating in Venezuela, has responded so far, why its shares have moved, and what this means for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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11m 19s
6 Jan 2026
Morning Shot: Party rules, Parliament, and political accountability
The Workers’ Party has confirmed it is following up on a request by cadre members to convene a special cadre members’ conference, a rarely used mechanism provided for under the party’s rules. The development comes after WP chief Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges was upheld by the High Court, and ahead of a scheduled parliamentary discussion on leadership implications this month. On this episode of Morning Shot, Eugene Tan, Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University, explains what a special cadre members’ conference is, how such meetings are triggered, and how internal party processes fit within Singapore’s wider political system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am.  Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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