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CNA938 Rewind - Gold outlook: How interest rates, inflation & geopolitical risks could shape prices

Gold has climbed to a two-month high as softer US inflation eases expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike. But with interest rates, oil prices, central-bank buying and geopolitical tensions all pulling bullion in different directions, can the rally last? Hairianto Diman and Justine Moss examine the key forces driving gold prices and what investors should watch for through the rest of 2026 with Richard Wang, Country Manager (Singapore), J Rotbart. 

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: E-motorcycles popular in the region, but why have they not taken off here?

Singapore-based electric motorcycle firms are finding demand in markets like Indonesia, with plans to expand further across South-East Asia. But here at home, electric motorcycles still make up just 0.2 per cent of motorcycles on our roads. So what’s holding riders back? Daniel Martin discusses with Rex Tan, President of the Singapore Motor Cycle Trade Association.

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CNA938 Rewind - Of Cheese Thieves & Vroomers - Steve Chen on What it Takes to Run ‘Read With You’ an Independent Children’s Book House

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Steve Chen, Managing Director of Read With You, an independent American children's book publisher. Chen will recall why left the world of tech to set up the company. He’ll also describe the various Read With You volumes including trade storybooks, art, and an educational series that teaches key skills in STEAM and language arts.

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CNA938 Rewind - SNEF survey: Employers cautious, despite optimistic business outlook #SGToday

A survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation found employers cautious about hiring and wages in 2027. But recently, we heard economists sharply raising their growth forecast for our economy this year. So, against that strong economic backdrop, what’s behind this disconnect? Daniel Martin finds out from Assistant Professor Chua Yeow Hwee from the Department of Economics, NTU.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Mahjong Social Fridays brings a new kind of gathering to Yum Cha

Yum Cha Chinatown is giving Friday afternoons a playful twist with Mahjong Social Fridays, pairing dim sum with a few rounds around the mahjong table. Cheryl Goh finds out what diners can expect, what’s on the menu, and how the homegrown brand is bringing a familiar social tradition into a new dining experience with Melody Tan, second-generation owner of Yum Cha. 

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