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The Prospect Group is a leading global firm specializing in media, research, and consulting. We meet, and discuss the most relevant economic issues with, hundreds of the world’s leading business executives, political elites, and other influential personalities from a cross-section of industries and countries. Watch video interviews from and/or about Malaysia.
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The flagship entrepreneurship show on BFM, featuring personal business stories from early stage start-ups, all the way to billionaire octogenarians in Malaysia and abroad. Notable guests include Martin Cooper (father of the mobile phone), Julian Assange (founder of WikiLeaks), Ralph Henry Baer (father of video games), Tony Buzan (Mindmap Guru), Isaac Tigrett (Hard Rock Cafe founder), Robert Kiyosaki (Financial Guru), Nick Vujicic (motivational speaker) and more. Tap into this valuable resour ...
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Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.
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StashAway Market Commentary

Philipp Muedder (Head of Financial Planning at StashAway), Freddy Lim (Co-founder and CIO at StashAway)

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Co-CIO, Stephanie Leung, and Deputy Country Manager of StashAway Malaysia, Albert Kok unpack recent market activity and what it could mean for your investments. Have a question about the markets that you want Stephanie and Albert to answer? Shoot us an email at support@stashaway.com and we’ll respond or even answer them in future episodes. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Also, our lawyers would want us to tell you that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily shared by StashAway, that ...
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Asia's standing in the world has changed and it is clear that where the focus was once on how quickly the region would rise, the reality is now all about how Asia will lead. In the Future of Asia Podcast, we invite leaders from across the region to discuss the power, agility and ambition of Asia and to shed light on what kind of leader Asia will be, and what this means for governments and businesses everywhere.
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Remarkable Retail

Michael LeBlanc, Steve Dennis

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Did you know that 2024 is a leap year? Are you prepared to make the leaps you must to win the epic battle between being remarkable or risking irrelevance as the pace of change accelerates, as the bar for performance gets raised higher and higher? As increasingly Fortune favors the bold, are you ready to leap ahead of the competition? This is Steve Dennis, strategic advisor, keynote speaker and best-selling author inviting you to join me and fellow retail insider Michael LeBlanc each week as ...
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The emerging markets are filled with exciting startups. From Nigeria to South Africa, Egypt, Malaysia, and the Philippines game changing companies are being created. Explore the opportunities and challenges of building startups in emerging markets with us
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Adrian Talks about all the marketing and sales tactics for Real Estate Agents. He is a Head Of Team in Penang, Malaysia, leading over 500 Agents (KL & Penang & Melaka & Ipoh) to Achieve total Sales Volume of RM130mil in Year 2019. Total Sales of RM150 Mil in Year 2020 Total Sales of RM287 Mil in Year 2021
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Do you want to achieve something great in your life? Do you lack the focus required to reach your goals? The Lioness embodies attitude, creativity, imagination, originality, vision, inspiration, resilience and resourcefulness. This podcast provides answers that will help you improve your confidence and performance and find the success you want! Each one of us has a dream, whether it is something enormous like winning an Olympic gold or something ordinary and more easily achieved, like owning ...
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Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
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Prospect HD - Economies in Motion. The Prospect Group is a leading global firm specializing in media, research, and consulting. We meet, and discuss the most relevant economic issues with, hundreds of the world’s leading business executives, political elites, and other influential personalities from a cross-section of industries and countries. Watch profiles of various sectors from around the world.
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Esports Takeout

Joseph Cheah, Yip Wei Jian

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The Esports Takeout podcast discuss matters and business of esports, focusing on the Asian market, where we debate the legal regulations, theory, and value behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Digital Nomad Wannabe podcast teaches you how to turn your blog into a business with sustainable passive income. Each week, you’ll find actionable tips and strategies for growing traffic and income with no fluff so you can quit the day job and have more freedom to do what you love. Whether you aren’t sure if you are in the right niche, want to become an expert in SEO, can’t figure out your whole monetisation strategy or have had some success and want to work out what’s next, Make Money B ...
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The Prospect Group is a leading global firm specializing in media, research, and consulting. We meet, and discuss the most relevant economic issues with, hundreds of the world’s leading business executives, political elites, and other influential personalities from a cross-section of industries and countries. Watch video interviews from around the world.
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The Dragonfolio China podcast provides unique insights into the real China and discusses its influence on your life based on real experiences all around the globe. As somebody who lived and studied in China and who spends nearly every day on China-related topics, I enjoy telling folks about the true China and help them to discover and exploit the enormous potential of this country. In this show, you can get an understanding of a country the whole world talks about, but which is often misunde ...
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Robyn Crane is on a mission to help millions of people reach a place of ecstasy when it comes to their money and their relationships. People get crazy when it comes to money. Some people avoid talking about money altogether putting all their energy and passion into arguing when it should be going to much more pleasurable places. Sound familiar? Maybe you think you’re not any good. Maybe it makes you nervous, stressed or scared. Maybe you’re great with money and all the pressure’s on you, bec ...
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Malaysia has been the dark horse, up to 10% on a year to date basis. We ask Peter Lim, Founder & Chief Research Officer, Trident Analytics Sdn Bhd what are the investment opportunities especially with the impending tariff hikes on an array of Chinese goods. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine writer Hannah Crosbie, whose work is dedicated to dispelling myths about the drink, and we head to Copenhagen to talk with one of the most excitin…
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In recent years, Malaysia has been faced with a rising student dropout rate, with over 14,506 students leaving school prematurely in 2023 alone. That’s according to the National Social Council. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for innovative ways or solutions to keep students engaged and invested in their education. With this in mind,…
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With a CPI print of 3%, its looks like the Fed has achieved the goal of slowing both inflation and growth. Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago tells us if he agrees with that perspective whilst weighing in on the Japanese economy and if their Ministry of Finance will intervene to prop up the yen when it crosses 160 against the US dollar…
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Founded in 2022, Patriot Biotech describes itself as a group of scientists, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs who want to bring molecular-based biotechnology to the masses in Malaysia and the world, while nurturing and building local talent and technology. Today on Open For Business, we explore the ambitions of this startup, their focus on ge…
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This week's guest is Chris Riccobono, Founder & Executive Chairman of disruptive retail brand UNTUCKit. UNTUCKit was one of the first digitally-native brands to embrace brick-and-mortar as critical to it's long-term success. Chris takes us through the trade-offs between online, wholesale, and own store strategies and how his brand successfully navi…
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“If there is a time to start a business, it is now, while we’re young.” A lunch between co-workers in their mid-20s in 2014 turned into a startup that has raised RM46 million, is now close to profitability, and wants to generate RM80-90 million in revenue in 2024 powered by its growth in Indonesia. In 2014, 5 months after an initial discussion over…
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Analysts have upgraded their calls the most aggressively in two years after 459 companies in the S&P500 posted profits that were on average 8.5% higher than expected. Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management interprets this for us and what to expect from the Eurozone economy as Germany exits from almost stagflati…
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In this episode of Open For Business, we venture into the advanced field of technology, focusing on engineering, manufacturing and product development with Projet Technology — a company founded out of a passion for tackling the complex challenges within its industry. From reducing lead times and managing resource constraints to facilitating high mi…
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In this episode, we speak with Dhawal Shah, Regional Managing Director and Co-founder of 2Stallions, a boutique digital marketing agency with headquarters in Singapore and teams across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and India. Started with his schoolmate-turned-university friend Razy back in 2012, 2Stallions has spent over the last decade providing…
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The Malaysian Ringgit has depreciated against the US dollar on year to date basis but not as severely as other currencies. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us what are the correlations to pay attention to when looking at Asian currencies and if the Federal Reserve is too stubborn for their own good. Image Credit: Shu…
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This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company to find out more about Welsh delicacy Laverbread. Plus: Clarissa Wei is in Taipei to learn more about the city’s cocktail scene.…
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US reporting seasons is almost coming to an end and it was generally positive but what does forward guidance indicate? We ask Laurent Lequeue, independent market analyst and Writer of The Macro Butler Newsletter for his take on this and also if China will achieve its GDP target of 5% for 2024. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/liste…
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We explore IWG Malaysia's ambitious expansion as they gear up to launch four new workspaces in the country. Two of these new centres will be situated in the Klang Valley, while the other two will find their home in Johor Bahru, catering to the growing community of hybrid workers. These new locations, representing Regus and HQ, will enhance IWG Mala…
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Although US earnings season has been generally been positive, corporate guidance has been more conservative. Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence tells us what this means for equity returns. We also try and dissect EV stocks to discern if there is value even amongst the Chinese auto players. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listen…
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“And I took that personally”. That was how the eccentric founder of Tokpork, Phon Yung Hou, felt when he was making RM300 a day in sales which paled in comparison to the others around him at Restoran Yum Me Place. There may have been a tease or two from the business owners around him that Tokpork was more hobby than business. Phon wasn’t always in …
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Springtime in Italy signals the moment when wineries prepare to present their latest bottlings to the public. One highly sought-after event that producers enjoy attending is Summa, a boutique wine fair held annually in South Tyrol that brings together like-minded producers from Italy and beyond for a taste of something new. Monocle’s Milan correspo…
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The FBMKLCI has finally managed to be the best performing market in Asean on a year to date basis. Imran Yusof, Head of Research, MIDF tells us the reasons for this outperformance and if we should remain optimistic. We also delve into what are his top picks for Bursa Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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With the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite Index rallying in the past few sessions, we ask Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist, UBP if this means that the concerns over a slowing economy in China are unwarranted. We also ask if the Fed has managed to pull off the amazing feat of getting the economy to achieve a Goldilock's moment. Image Credit: Shutte…
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Our guest this week is Nancy King, until recently SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising. This episode provides a deep-dive, insider's perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look at how …
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Connecting SMEs to investors, Capsphere claims that it sets itself apart from other similar players because each loan is asset-backed, or secured by an asset. Founded in 2016, the company targets businesses that have been in operations for over 1 year, with assets that can be used to secure the loan such as industrial equipment or even contracts. L…
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Transitioning from corporate careers in the United States of America to building a transformative business here in Malaysia, Carmen Khor and Jeremy Andrus exemplify resilience and unwavering commitment through their journey as the founders of Libra Wellness. They have created a beauty and wellness brand that champions mental well-being while curati…
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With 80% of S&P500 companies reporting numbers better than expected, will earnings till surprise on the upside in coming quarters? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us his views whilst weighing in if there are still buying opportunities in Hong Kong and China even after the recent rally. Image Credit…
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With the Federal Reserve maintaining the mantra of “Higher for Longer” with a strong US economy and sticky inflation, what does this mean for policy rates? And subsequently its implications on Asian rates and currencies. Ang Beng Kuan, Head of Investments, Hong Leong Islamic Asset Management tells us whilst weighing in on what fixed income investme…
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KL Tech City is a venture studio that predominantly focuses on providing early stage capital for emerging technologies like Blockchain, Fintech, EV, Cleantech, and Digital trading platforms. Apart from just providing startups with capital, they also offer supporting services including networking, strategic partnerships, and mentorship, and claim th…
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The Hang Seng Index has enjoyed a strong rally but does it still have legs? Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global weighs in on this whilst giving us his views on Apple's recent results. We also also examine the results of the 80% of companies on the S&P500 that reported and if that will fuel markets further. Image Credit: Shutters…
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This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to meet a new wave of winemakers. Plus: we explore the places where community is built through food with two writers featured in the new book ‘London Feeds Itself’.…
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Back in 2016, the e-commerce scene was just beginning to harness the full potential of online and mobile commerce, and social media marketing. Online shopping was popular but still competing with brick-and-mortar preferences in many markets, unlike the widespread adoption that we see right now. PTT Outdoor boldly ventured where few dared. Embracing…
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Although the Fed has signaled that a rate cut is pending, is a hike actually impossible if the economy doesn't cool fast enough. Tim Mulholland, President, TJM Limited, Chicago gives his perspective whilst weighing in on the results of the magnificent seven which have been mainly above expectations. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com…
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The US Federal Reserve has indicated that it doesn't plan to cut interest rates until it is more confident of inflation is convincingly under control. This is after it maintain the current two-decade high rate at around 5.3%. Vishnu Varathan, the Head of Economics & Strategy at Mizuho Bank analyses this decision as well as shares his insights on th…
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Like many founders, entrepreneurship wasn’t in the plans for Selina – she always wanted to become a doctor, and the dream was to become an Intensive Care Unit specialist. Unfortunately that dream came to an end around 8 years ago after she experienced a slipped disc, but reportedly didn't have the support she needed to recover. She told the Vulcan …
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Joining us for our final episode recorded in the Bambuser remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is deeply experienced retail executive and current CEO of Brooklinen, Billy May. In a wide-ranging discussion of the evolution of DTC, e-commerce and harmonized retail, Billy lays out the essentials to building and growing re…
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Today on the show, we speak with Manickavasagam Palaniandy, Founder of Lean Partner–they’re a boutique consulting firm that specialises in Agile Operation Transformational Management, providing consultations in operational excellence, as well as training & certifications. Lean Partner was founded back in 2013 and they have executed more than 2800 p…
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Markets are not expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates this Wednesday but have they engineered a soft landing? Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management gives us his opinion whilst weighing in on the Yen which has hit a 34 year low against the US dollar. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listen…
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US markets staged their best weekly rally on the back of strong earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft. Is it time to still buy the AI theme? Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG International tells us whilst weighing in on whether the Japan's Ministry of Finance will intervene to support the Yen after it hit a 34 year low against the US dollar. See …
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Founded in 2014, Bateriku.com wants to list in 2027, hit revenue of RM170 million in 2024, and continue to expand its margins and profitability. On this episode of Open For Business, we speak to Founder and CEO Azarol Faizi about the 10 years journey and how his previous OEM business led to Bateriku.com, the evolution from car battery replacement s…
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This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Wa…
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Four out of the Magnificent 7 tech stocks have reported quarterly earnings. Mish Schneider, Chief Strategist, Market-Gauge.com tells us how much of a divergence are we seeing in terms of performance and why these results still matter in spite of the Fed keeping pat on rates. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Today on Open For Business, we speak with Keith Loh, CEO of Rollti, a local startup that runs a grab-and-go concept restaurant that offers a fresh take on Malaysia's beloved Roti Canai. Rollti prides itself on its innovative approach, featuring an automated roti canai pressing system, together with a customisable drinks station. Their journey began…
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Founded in 2006, Easybook.com started off as a platform that sold bus tickets in Malaysia and Singapore but has since grown operations regionally. Last year it made RM300 million in revenue and RM10 million in net profit, with aims to hit RM500 million in revenue and RM30 million in profit this year. The company has raised a total fund of USD$8.5 m…
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Meta, Boeing and Ford were some of the major US companies reporting earnings results overnight. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence joins us to analyse how investors responded along with how commodities like gold and crude oil performed onvernight, along with how the Japanese yen has plumbed multi-decades lows against the US dollar. Image Credi…
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There is increasingly speculation that the federal reserve might be raising rates with the US economy showing no signs of a slowdown. We ask Carlos Casanova, Senior Economist at UBP if that theory is a possibility. We also ask what impact a strong dollar has on emerging markets and will it force the hand of central banks to raise rates too? Image C…
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Last year alone, approximately 14 million electric cars were sold, with BYD and Tesla fighting for the top spot in the sector. But even with price cuts, the overall market has dwindled. Ray Kwok, Director , CGS International Securities Hong Kong shares with us the future of the market and who might come to dominate. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com S…
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We have an fantastic episode for you featuring the virtual launch event for Steve's brand-new book, Leaders Leap, recorded Monday April 22nd. Steve is joined by a panel of extraordinary guests, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields. We have the privilege of hosting best-selling author and friend Seth Godin, an entrepreneur and speaker …
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In today's rapidly evolving job market, traditional methods of securing part-time work, such as word-of-mouth referrals or classified ads, are becoming increasingly outdated. Many individuals, particularly younger generations, face challenges in finding part-time opportunities that match their schedules, skills, and preferences. Through Get Hyred, …
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As we head into the thick of US reporting season, we ask Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist at US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management which matters more; earnings or Fed Fund rates. We also ask if it's too early to write off Japan and Korea which has seen heavy selling of late as investors lock in gains. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystu…
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