Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: Ringgit’s Rise, Nvidia’s Reality Check & Singapore’s First Crypto Perps

The ringgit just hit its strongest level in three years — here’s why it matters for your wallet. In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack why the Malaysian ringgit is surging and whether the rally can last through 2025. We break down Nvidia’s latest earnings and what they signal about the next phase of the AI trade. Plus: if Bitcoin is “digital gold,” why is it trailing both bonds and gold this year? We also demystify Singapore’s newest market milestone: SGX’s launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures — what they are, why they matter, and who will be using them. Joining the conversation is Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Palm Oil Shockwaves, KOSPI’s Ascent & Wall Street’s Shaky Week

Wilmar faces fraud fallout while Asia’s hottest market defies gravity.  In today’s episode, we break down Wilmar’s China fraud case and what it means for the palm-oil giant’s future. We look at Korea’s astonishing 60% KOSPI surge, fuelled by AI optimism and government-backed market reforms. U.S. markets wobble despite a Friday rebound, with investors rotating into small caps like the Russell 200. We run an Up or Down round across BHP, Anglo American, CK Hutchison, Venture Corp, Jardine Matheson and more. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Also, how good or bad is the  Wicked sequel? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Racing Ahead - Singapore’s Mid-Cap Breakout Story

What if Singapore’s next big winners aren’t in the STI - but quietly sprinting just beside it asks Michelle Martin, as she explores the rise of the new iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices. This mid-cap cluster - from ComfortDelGro to Sheng Siong and PropNex - is filled with familiar names but how has it done relative to the STI? PhillipCapital’s Dan Chang joins us to decode why investors are warming to mid-caps across logistics, data centres, hospitality and industrials. We break down how to evaluate mid-cap fundamentals, manage volatility, and decide between index exposure and selecting winners. If you’ve overlooked Singapore’s mid-caps, this episode might just rewrite your playbook. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Big Box Power Moves & Retail Ripples

Walmart just sent a signal about the state of the US shopper - and it’s not what you may think. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack Walmart’s blockbuster quarter, surging e-commerce momentum, and its dramatic leap from NYSE to NASDAQ. Then it’s UP or DOWN time: from Gap’s denim-fuelled revival to Bath & Body Works’ earnings stumble. Markets whiplash on Nvidia’s stunning numbers while ByteDance and Hongkong Land paint very different pictures. Plus, Labubu - the tiny monster with a huge cult following - is heading to Hollywood. Will this toy break the movie curse? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Influence: The AI Mandate Reshaping Global Investing

AI-enhanced investing meets Singapore’s $5B market catalyst - and Manulife is at the centre of both. Singapore’s equity markets just received a major boost as MAS appointed Manulife IM among six global managers under its $5-billion Equity Market Development Programme. At the same time, Manulife is rolling out a powerful new AI engine that slashes analyst review time by up to 80%, redefining how investment teams generate insights and assess risk. We unpack what AI-driven public-markets investing really looks like and 2026 positioning. with Colin Purdie, Global CIO of Public Markets at Manulife Investment Management. Plus: the overlooked risks and hidden opportunities investors may be missing. All this and more - hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.