Your Money with Michelle Martin

Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected Winners

Markets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story. We unpack Amazon’s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics. From GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshaping retail demand to a tiny shipping ETF becoming a real-time war gauge, second-order effects are driving markets. China’s EV exports surge as oil shocks accelerate the energy transition narrative. In corporate news, Samsung faces selling pressure while Meta doubles down on AI ambition. All eyes on the STI as global tensions ripple through local markets - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal

Bestselling author Nir Eyal shares how our beliefs shape our lives. Our beliefs can either hold us back or propel us toward our dreams. Sometimes we may not even be aware of the beliefs that are running us. Like invisible background code, our beliefs shape our perception of possibility, are the bedrock for motivation and determine when and if we quit on the journey to our biggest dreams. Michelle and Nir discuss limiting money beliefs, the power of prayer and the self-fulfilling power of labels. Go beyond the page of Nir Eyal's new book " Beyond Belief" in this edition of READ with Michelle. Watch the full interview on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operators

What if your property could double its yield - without buying another one? We explore how Singapore landlords are transforming single-tenant homes into co-living cashflow machines. From landed properties in Pasir Panjang to city-fringe condos, hear how investors are unlocking 4% to 7% yields. But behind the numbers lie real trade-offs - renovation costs, tenant turnover, and operational complexity. We break down whether outsourcing to operators like Bespoke Habitat is the key to making it work. Is co-living a smart structural shift or a yield-chasing trend? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Josephine Liu and Arthur Lim. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?

Even after life-saving surgery, a critical illness claim can be denied. What are you covered for and why? We explore how definitions influence payouts and highlight what consumers seeking "best" or "comprehensive" coverage need to know. With Elijah Lee of Phillip Securities, we unpack what every policyholder must understand about fine print, exclusions, and evolving medicine. From comparing insurers to what you can discuss today with your insurance advisor, we ask: are you truly protected—or just conditionally covered? Practical insights to help you avoid costly surprises - hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.