Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: How might the Straits of Hormuz crisis  impact retail investors?

What if markets are rising not because risks are low - but because investors are underestimating them? Michelle Martin explores the medium-term fallout of a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption and why energy shocks may reshape Asia’s outlook. Despite geopolitical tensions and recession fears, global equities continue to climb—what’s driving this disconnect? We examine Singapore’s policy shift as the Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens for the first time since 2022 and what that signals. From inflation persistence to supply chain rewiring, the investment landscape may be shifting more than it appears. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: AI Arms Race vs Apple’s Buyback Machine - Intel’s Surge & Markets on Edge

Are markets rallying on strength - or simply ignoring the risks building beneath the surface? Big Tech splits into two camps: AI heavyweights like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft pour billions into the future, while Apple doubles down on massive buybacks. Intel shocks markets with its best day in decades, while Nvidia pushes past a staggering $5 trillion valuation milestone. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley flags conviction picks ahead of earnings, even as expectations climb dangerously high. With the Federal Reserve leadership in flux and oil prices surging, investors face a complex mix of growth optimism and macro uncertainty. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Oil Shock, Space Dreams & Apple’s Power Shift

What if one shipping lane, one IPO, and one CEO change could reshape your portfolio in a significant way? Michelle Martin unpacks three shifts that could redefine risk and opportunity,  From a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption to oil spikes, we explore how energy shocks ripple through inflation, equities and currencies. Then, SpaceX’s IPO buzz meets hard reality as the company flags deep risks in its Moon and Mars ambitions - what should investors really price in? And at Apple, a historic leadership transition signals a pivot from supply chain mastery to engineering-led innovation in an AI-driven era. With guest Swapnil Mishra, we connect geopolitics, tech ambition and leadership shifts to what matters most for your money. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Chip Comeback, Oil Shock & Corporate Curveballs

Intel surges, oil spikes, and investors are left asking - is this a turning point or a warning sign? Markets swing between optimism and uncertainty, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. From Intel’s blockbuster earnings and triple-digit momentum to Texas Instruments riding the AI wave, semiconductors are back in focus. Oil prices surge past US$100 amid Iran tensions, injecting fresh volatility into global equities and tempering risk appetite. In Singapore, Sheng Siong faces scrutiny over director pay while DBS, OCBC and UOB signal structural shifts with job cuts. Meanwhile, Amex shows resilient premium spending and iFast delivers strong profit growth, highlighting pockets of strength in financials. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: He got out of $740k debt with this system and says any investor can use it

Can "One Good Trend" take you to investing success? Michelle Martin sits down with Joey Choy, Speaker at SGX Academy, to learn how to spot high-conviction trends in Singapore stocks. Joey talks about how becoming liable for a client's stock market mistake led him to depression. He realized he might have to sell his home with a newborn in tow. He had to lean on his parents who forked out a half a million dollars to help him out of debt. But he also developed a system he shares with us today. This episode helps investors understand risk, timing, and the real signals behind market winners. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.