Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
Market View: Stocks rise after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran, Investors continue to mull Trumpâs promised assault on Iranian infrastructure; Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers; Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year; FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI â what should investors prioritise this week?; Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources to watch
13 mins; April 06, 2026
Market View: Remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, New York Fed boss John Williams in focus; Global investors digest more developments on the Middle East conflict; Stocks dive in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise; Japan steps up yen intervention threats, signals rate-hike chance; DBS, Sembcorp Industries, Jardine C&C to watch
15 mins; March 30, 2026
Market View: Trumpâs decision to extend ultimatum to strike Iranian power plants by 10 days, Asian markets track global rout; OpenAI's US ad pilot exceeds US$100 million in annualised revenue in six weeks; Australian, NZ dollars hit two-month trough; Keppel, GuocoLand to watch
13 mins; March 27, 2026
Market View: Asian shares fall as investor digest updates to Middle East conflict; Nvidia-backed Reflection AI reportedly seeks US$2.5b at US$25b valuation; Hyundai Motor aims to double China sales, launch 36 new models in North America; Gap plans to open 50 China stores, return to Hong Kong in 2026; Singapore factory output sees shock 0.1% dip in February; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust to watch
13 mins; March 26, 2026
Market View: Conflicting signals on situation in the Middle East â how are global investors taking in the news?; Oil price outlook in focus; Alibaba unveils new chip design to meet surging demand for AI; Japanâs inflation slips below BOJâs target for the first time since 2022; Mixue reports 33% jump in profit; Singtel to watch
11 mins; March 24, 2026
Market View: Asia markets drop on Trump, Iran threats; Singaporeâs February core inflation accelerates to 1.4%; Luxury brands from LVMH to Kering defy slowdown with more new store openings in Europe; Metaâs Zuckerberg reportedly developing AI agent to help with his CEO duties; Kpop agency HYBE shares drop after boyband BTS comeback concert; Lendlease Global Commercial Reit to watch
19 mins; March 23, 2026
Market View: Alibaba targets US$100 billion of cloud, AI revenue in five years; Nvidia to sell 1 million chips to Amazon by end of 2027 in cloud deal; Rupee breaches 93 per dollar to hit record low; Dollar slips, Asian markets slide as Iran war spurs hawkish rate rethink; Hongkong Land, Suntec Reit, Singtel to watch
11 mins; March 20, 2026
Market View: Oil prices took a breather after the Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reached a deal to resume oil exports via Turkeyâs Ceyhan port; Nvidia reportedly gets Beijingâs nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China; Fedâs âdot plotâ in focus overnight; Whatâs driving Asian shares higher today?; Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021; Singtel to watch
14 mins; March 18, 2026
Market View: Asian shares rise as investors mull central bank decisions, Middle East conflict; Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates for second time this year, Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ rate decisions in focus next; More from Nvidiaâs GTC event in San Jose; Singaporeâs February key exports growth slows to 4%; SIA, Singtel to watch
16 mins; March 17, 2026
Market View: Oil surges above US$100 again as Iraq halts ports, IEA release fails to quell rally; Asian markets skid on rising oil prices; SGXâs February performance hits highest securities daily average value in six years; Nissan, Uber, Wayve unveil robotaxi tie-up; China reportedly orders immediate ban on March fuel exports; Del Monte Pacific, UI Boustead Reit to watch
13 mins; March 12, 2026
Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous dayâs peak; Chinaâs exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch
15 mins; March 10, 2026