Your Money with Michelle Martin

Market View: Oil whipsaws on peace hopes,  AI Moves - Meta, Grab, Delta in Focus

Breached ceasefire? As accusations of peace breaches continue to volley, opportunistic buying continues and oil has rebounded. We unpack the market whiplash as Brent crude plunges then spikes, and what it signals about geopolitical risk. In corporate news, leadership drama at Paramount Skydance raises fresh questions over its US$81B Warner Bros. Discovery bid. Meta rolls out a new AI model, Grab doubles down on AI-led growth, while Delta and Constellation Brands signal consumer and cost pressures. Closer to home, the STI climbs with SATS and Hongkong Land leading gains, even as DFI Retail lags. From oil to AI to media consolidation - what’s noise and what’s signal?  Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Ceasefire Relief, Oil Swings & the SpaceX IPO Frenzy

The Straits of Hormuz is set to reopen for two week. What does that mean for  markets?  A fragile US-Iran ceasefire reopens the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply lower and easing global supply fears. Singapore rolls out a S$1 billion support package to cushion households and businesses from energy-driven inflation shocks. Meanwhile, investors are already positioning for what could be history’s biggest IPO - SpaceX - fueling inflows into niche space ETFs. In corporate action, AWS scrambles to maintain resilience, Levi Strauss leans into direct-to-consumer growth, Universal Music attracts takeover interest, and OCBC doubles down on sustainability financing. Markets digest volatility and opportunity - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Stop Overthinking, Pick the Right Platform & Start Investing

If the biggest thing holding you back from investing is just not knowing where to begin, we have got you covered today. We break down what really matters when choosing an investment platform - beyond the hype and flashy interfaces. What do you most need as an investor and how can you match your investment needs from Singapore with a cost-effective platform? We also unpack copy trading, platform safety, and how to switch brokers without derailing your long-term plan. ]Join the conversation, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: When AI Spends for You - The Rise of Agentic Payments

Veteran of the crypto market CEO of Morph, Colin Goltra is optimistic that the average person will comfortably let AI spend money on their behalf by the end of this year. A new wave of “agentic commerce” is emerging, where AI agents can negotiate, decide, and transact on your behalf. But with convenience comes risk: how do you trust an AI with your wallet, and what guardrails actually exist? A glimpse into the future of money, control, and commerce - hosted by Michelle Martin with CEO of Morph, Colin Goltra. Morph is an Ethereum Layer 2  blockchain solution focused on global consumer payments. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: AI Boom vs Credit Stress - Chips Soar, Money Pulls Back

AI profits are exploding - but cracks are emerging beneath the surface of global markets. Samsung’s blockbuster earnings signal unstoppable demand for AI infrastructure, even as geopolitical risks loom. Meanwhile, private credit shows signs of strain, with Blue Owl hit by withdrawals as Goldman Sachs circles opportunity. Wall Street edges higher cautiously ahead of escalating tensions involving Iran, with markets watching Trump’s next move. In corporate action, Broadcom deepens AI partnerships while Seagate emerges as an overlooked AI play. All eyes now on whether this rally has legs - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.