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CNA938 Rewind - US DOJ probe into Fed chair raises alarm over independence

A rare U.S Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has ignited debate over political pressure, institutional credibility, and the future independence of America’s central bank. As former central bankers and lawmakers warn of potential economic fallout, markets are watching closely for signs of uncertainty. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down what the probe means for monetary policy, investor confidence, and the broader U.S economic outlook with  Jason Ware, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Research, Chief Economist, Albion Financial Group

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CNA938 Rewind - Stock take today: Diverging Big Tech earnings, Gold and silver shine

On the daily markets analysis on Open For Business, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Garett Lim, Partner and CMO, MOIQ Capital.

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CNA938 Rewind - FX markets in flux: USD weakness and regional currency moves

With the US dollar on a broad slide and President Donald Trump’s comments downplaying its decline – and the Fed opting to hold rates – what’s driving currency moves? Here in Southeast Asia, the Singapore dollar (SGD) and Malaysian ringgit (MYR) are strengthening, while the Indonesian rupiah (IDR) and Japanese yen (JPY) continue to struggle. What do all these currency moves mean for traders and consumers alike? Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Philip Wee, FX Strategist, DBS, to find out.

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CNA938 Rewind - When an app promises riches: Spotting shell investment scams

Since last October, about 20 cases of investment scams involving shell investment applications have been reported. Total losses have come up to around $1.7 million. In light of this, the Police have alerted members of the public to the abuse of shell investment applications, used to peddle fraudulent investment products. Daniel Martin finds out more from Melvin Tan, Management Committee Member, Securities Investors Association Singapore. He's also Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of 8VANTEDGE, a fund management company.

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CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Jailtime for carelessness causing a PMD-related fire

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months’ jail, after using a charger that was incompatible with his PMD battery - causing a fire in a HDB flat. In sentencing him, the judge said the offender’s negligence produced devastating consequences, and that he demonstrated an indifference to safety risks and a complete disregard for the safety of his household occupants. Daniel Martin discusses further with Ray Louis, Managing Director of Ray Louis Law.

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CNA938 Rewind - A different kind of haze? Closer hotspots & favourable winds

It smells like haze… feels like haze… but is it the usual kind? In a recent Facebook update, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said a hotspot was detected in Johor, despite thick cloud cover. Daniel Martin finds out more from about what’s really going on in the air around us.

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