Your Money with Michelle Martin

Where are the world’s wealthiest parking their millions? Look no further than Dubai. Wealthy Asians are snapping up luxury properties in Dubai, now the world’s busiest market for homes over US$10 million. According to Knight Frank, 435 ultra-prime homes were sold in 2024, with another 111 in Q1 alone — nearly matching sales in London and New York combined. An estimated US$10.3 billion in private capital is poised to enter Dubai’s residential market, with growing interest from Singapore’s ultra-rich. From branded residences to land plots and lifestyle-led investing, what’s behind Dubai’s real estate magnetism? Find out in this episode hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Faisal Durrani, Partner and Head of Research for MENA at Knight Frank. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Markets are wobbling and investors are watching—what’s moving the dial across Asia and beyond? From Vietnam’s tech giant FPT, to Hong Kong’s debt-laden New World Development, to tariff twists from Washington, global forces are colliding. Costco beats expectations while Gap braces for a tariff hit; Dell dazzles and IHH Healthcare disappoints. Plus, we track former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta’s next chapter at Keppel. And in Japan, is a one-seater EV really the future of mobility? All this and more—hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Can stress be managed before it becomes the silent killer of your potential? Bestselling author of You Can Win, Shiv Khera returns with Live While You're Alive, tackling stress with his signature clarity and punch. From the road to the boardroom, Khera shares practical insights on how to lead a life of  purpose. Michelle Martin speaks with the internationally acclaimed speaker about handling pressure, personal resilience, choosing growth.—and how to take charge of the narrative. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Shiv Khera, Speaker and Internationally acclaimed author. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What happens when courts override presidents and investors exhale? Michelle Martin unpacks how a U.S. court ruling striking down Trump’s 'reciprocal tariffs' may change the rules of market risk. Is China's AI stock rally a true Sputnik moment—or just another headline-fueled sugar high? Michelle and Arun Pai of Monk’s Hill Ventures dig into Gushengtang, Bairong, DeepSeek, and more. Plus, why Salesforce is making an $8 billion move on Informatica—and what it signals about the AI arms race. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Global markets are reacting to a legal thunderbolt: Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ have been struck down by a U.S. court. Investors are cheering, with futures surging and the “TACO Trade” catching headlines again. Nvidia stuns with $18.8B in earnings despite a $2.5B China hit, while Cadence and Synopsys tumble on export controls. Seatrium sees orders shrink but its stock rides high this month. Airbus faces a 3-year delay backlog, Abercrombie soars, and Saab pivots from cars to warships. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang — featuring Nvidia, Seatrium, Cadence, Synopsys, Abercrombie & Fitch, Airbus, Saab, mm2 Asia, ThaiBev, DBS, UOB, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, and Tesla. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.