Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: Where to Park $200K as War and Rates collide

When the world feels unstable, doing nothing might be your smartest move—or your biggest mistake. As geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices reshape markets, investors are being forced to rethink where safety truly lies. We explore the critical “foundations first” approach - liquidity, protection, and resilience—before deploying capital in uncertain times. From fixed deposits and bonds to gold, silver and REITs, how should investors balance safety versus inflation protection? The UK property market faces a structural reset as the Renters’ Rights Act dismantles the traditional buy-to-let model. Is this an investor exodus - or a shift towards a more professional, regulated market? Hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock Reality

We start in Singapore where  the MAS has tightened policy for the first time since 2022, even as safe-haven flows push interbank rates lower - a rare divergence. Goldman Sachs delivers blockbuster earnings, powered by AI-driven trading and a resurgence in dealmaking - but investors still hit the sell button.  Global markets rebound on Iran ceasefire hopes, while oil volatility continues to signal underlying geopolitical risk. In corporate news, luxury giant LVMH disappoints, CATL eyes a massive capital raise, and Keppel flags second-order shocks. Closer to home, the STI slips, with Hongkong Land dragging while Sembcorp Industries provides a bright spot. We digest market news in this conversation with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

Meet an insider in Singapore's private club scene. Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury. From curated community experiences to a bold expansion of Mandala’s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection. We explore ICON1C’s vision of building a global “house of brands,” including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter. Plus, the rise of “social wellness” with ventures like the Mandala Racquet Club, and why offline experiences are becoming the ultimate luxury currency. Where is the experience economy headed next? Find out in this episode of Influence. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: REIT Opportunity  & the Mid-Cap Alpha Hunt

S-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards? Rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower. The iEdge S-REIT Index has slipped, but analysts say this correction may be opening a rare window of opportunity. We unpack First REIT’s Indonesian divestment and whether its special distribution is reward - or warning. Plus, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s bold S$900M global data centre bet and why mid-cap REITs could outperform the blue chips. Where should investors look next 0 and what risks are being mispriced? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in Focus

Markets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate? Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions about whether this is strategy or shock. We unpack the counterintuitive idea that higher oil prices could be a geopolitical tool - and what that means for China, inflation, and markets. In stock focus, Amkor Technology rides the AI boom with ties to Apple and TSMC, while Wee Hur draws bullish calls from DBS. Earnings season kicks off with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Netflix all in focus. Corporate movers include Hermès, GSK and Olam, while the STI sees gains led by Singapore Exchange - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.